East Ascension High School
Tel:
(225)391-6100
- East Ascension High School serves 1,802 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- East Ascension High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 56%.
Top Placements
East Ascension High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- East Ascension High School's student population of 1,802 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,802 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 112 teachers |
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School Comparison
- East Ascension High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,278 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Ascension High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #485 out of 1278 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 63% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 7% |
| Black | 44% | 44% |
| White | 41% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.61 |
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| Graduation Rate | 84% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ascension Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Ascension High School is St. Amant High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gonzales Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pecan Grove Primary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gonzales Pecan Grove Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 528 students
0.1 miles
1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-7450 0.1 PK-5 528 - Gonzales Gonzales Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 473 students
0.8 miles
521 North Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6700 0.8 PK-5 473 - Gonzales G. W. Carver Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 578 students
1.4 miles
11310 Legacy Oaks Lane
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6800 1.4 PK-5 578 - Gonzales Gonzales Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 711 students
1.4 miles
1502 West Orice Roth Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6450 1.4 6-8 711 - Saint Amant St. Amant High School Grades: 9-12 | 2038 students
2.9 miles
12035 Hwy 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225)391-6000 2.9 9-12 2038
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