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#549 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 43% in state
East Ascension High School
High School · Ascension Parish · Gonzales, LA
An Ascension Parish high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
612 E Worthy Street, Gonzales, LA 70737
- Math 46% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Ascension High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Ascension High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,299/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gonzales), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,758
Median home value
$252,600
Median rent
$1,533/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| St. Amant High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 2,433 | Compare → |
| Donaldsonville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 426 | Compare → |
| Dutchtown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,731 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ascension Parish
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #29 of 31
- District spending per student
- $14,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Ascension High School is listed in Ascension Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Ascension High School
East Ascension High School is a public high school in Gonzales, LA, part of Ascension Parish, serving approximately 2,157 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #549 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Ascension High School
What grades does East Ascension High School serve?
East Ascension High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Ascension High School?
East Ascension High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ascension High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ascension High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Ascension High School rank in LA?
East Ascension High School ranks #549 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is East Ascension High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Ascension High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Ascension High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Ascension High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Ascension High School a charter school?
No, East Ascension High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Ascension High School a Title I school?
No, East Ascension High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Ascension High School?
53.5% of students at East Ascension High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 153
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ascension Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (225) 391-6100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70737)
- 47,971
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70737; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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