East Ascension High School

2,098 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Ascension High School, located in Gonzales, Louisiana, serves as a cornerstone of the Ascension Parish School Board district. As a large public secondary institution, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its strong focus on traditional academic subjects, supplemented by an array of elective offerings that include vocational training, arts, and advanced placement courses, aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, East Ascension High School is deeply embedded in the local community, maintaining a robust culture of extracurricular engagement. The school is highly regarded for its spirited athletic programs, particularly its football team, which often serves as a focal point for school pride and community gathering. With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to maintaining a structured, supportive learning environment, the school strives to empower its students to succeed as productive citizens and lifelong learners within the rapidly growing Gonzales area.

2,098

Total Students

132.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Ascension High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	645
Hispanic	365
Black	990
Asian	17
Two or More	70
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

Black
990 (47.2 %)
White
645 (30.7 %)
Hispanic
365 (17.4 %)
Two or More
70 (3.3 %)
Asian
17 (0.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)

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:	Ascension Parish
Phone:	(225)391-6100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,098
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	132.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	989
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 9 646

Grade 10 555

Grade 11 467

Grade 12 430