For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 7,747 students in Ascension Parish, LA. The top-ranked public high schools in Ascension Parish, LA are Dutchtown High School, St. Amant High School and East Ascension High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ascension Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Ascension Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Louisiana public high schools.
Ascension Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dutchtown High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ascension Parish (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dutchtown High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13165 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-6200
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
St. Amant High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12035 Hwy 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
East Ascension High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,894 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Donaldsonville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Drive
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-7900
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
40070 Parker Rd.
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-2200
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Ascension Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amikids Donaldsonville (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 St Patrick St
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-8820
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-8820
Gr: 4-12
Ascension Parish Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
38606 Hwy 22
Darrow, LA 70725
(225) 391-6850
Darrow, LA 70725
(225) 391-6850
Gr: 3-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ascension Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ascension Parish, LA include Dutchtown High School, St. Amant High School and East Ascension High School. Ascension Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public high schools are located in Ascension Parish?
4 public high schools are located in Ascension Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Ascension Parish?
Ascension Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ascension Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ascension Parish include: Donaldsonville High School vs. Dutchtown High School, St. Amant High School vs. Dutchtown High School, St. Amant High School vs. East Ascension High School
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