LAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

East Ascension High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Gonzales, Louisiana|Ascension Parish

Gonzales, LA 70737

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,157
Student:Teacher
14.1:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
53.5%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
49%
67th percentile in LA
Math Proficiency
47%
84th percentile in LA
Graduation Rate
86%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.0%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
9 courses offered
103 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
44 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
156 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
781 test takers
Athletics
23 sports, 31 teams
649 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Worse than average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,896
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
100
100% fully certified
Counselors
5
Psychologists
0.25
Social Workers
0.25
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,108
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,878
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,513
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 32%Local 57%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$241,806
+0.1% 1yr+17.5% 5yr
Baton Rouge, LA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.2%
Below 150% poverty line
4.7%
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Uninsured residents
11.2%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
2,815
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,443
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
727 (30%)
Speech/Language Impairment
600 (25%)
Other Health Impairment
280 (11%)
Autism
245 (10%)
Intellectual Disability
189 (8%)
Emotional Disturbance
30 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,894
Current enrollment
Stable(+2% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about East Ascension High School

East Ascension High School currently enrolls 2,157 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in LA.

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