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East Ascension High School vs. Dutchtown High School

Should I attend East Ascension High School or Dutchtown High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
East Ascension High School
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Dutchtown High School
13165 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,955 students in grades 9-12, East Ascension High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 2,531 students in grades 9-12, Dutchtown High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,955 students
2,531 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
132 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
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Test Scores

#257 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
#50 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
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47%
(Top 20% in LA)
70%
(Top 5% in LA)
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.
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49%
(Top 30% in LA)
68%
(Top 10% in LA)
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.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dutchtown 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.
86%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
93%
(Top 20% in LA)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
582
716
Grade 10 Students
468
617
Grade 11 Students
486
623
Grade 12 Students
419
575

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
15%
7%
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% Black
48%
22%
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% White
33%
66%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.64
0.51
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This chart display the diversity score of Dutchtown High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
14%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dutchtown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dutchtown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
 
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