Alexandria Senior High School

1,482 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Alexandria Senior High School, commonly known as "ASH," is a prominent public secondary school located in Alexandria, Louisiana. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, it is a key institution within the Rapides Parish School District. The school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Alexandria Senior High maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong tradition of school spirit and extracurricular involvement. The "Trojans" are highly active in competitive athletics, performing arts, and a wide array of student organizations, which foster a sense of community and leadership among the student body. Situated on Ola Lane, the school serves as a central hub for the Alexandria community, consistently striving to balance rigorous scholastic expectations with diverse opportunities for student development and personal growth.

1,482

Total Students

71.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alexandria Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	695
Hispanic	92
Black	629
Asian	47
Two or More	13
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
695 (46.9 %)
Black
629 (42.4 %)
Hispanic
92 (6.2 %)
Asian
47 (3.2 %)
Two or More
13 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rapides Parish
Phone:	(318)448-8234
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	788
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	154

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 455

Grade 10 405

Grade 11 317

Grade 12 305