East Ascension High School

612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (225) 391-6100

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East Ascension High School serves 1,923 students in grades 9-12.

East Ascension High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,923 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 50% in LA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Ascension High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

East Ascension High School's student population of 1,923 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,923 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

110 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

East Ascension High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of East Ascension High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (LA)

Overall Testing Rank

#264 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of East Ascension High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

47%

29%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Ascension High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

49%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Ascension High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

16%

Black

46%

42%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in East Ascension High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

34%

43%

This chart display the percentage of White students in East Ascension High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of East Ascension High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

85%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of East Ascension High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

44%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Ascension High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Ascension Parish School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Ascension High School's ranking?

East Ascension High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are East Ascension High School often compared to?

East Ascension High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dutchtown High School, St. Amant High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).

What is the graduation rate of East Ascension High School?

The graduation rate of East Ascension High School is 85%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 84%.

How many students attend East Ascension High School?

1,923 students attend East Ascension High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of East Ascension High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of East Ascension High School?

East Ascension High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.

What grades does East Ascension High School offer ?

East Ascension High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is East Ascension High School part of?

East Ascension High School is part of Ascension Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,923 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education