At a glance
Reported students
1,894
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
142.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
615.5
East Ascension High School: 1,894 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,896
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19:1
What the reported data says about East Ascension High School
East Ascension High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Gonzales. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Ascension Parish. NCES reports 1,894 students for 2024–25.
Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (48.8%) and White (29%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Ascension High School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 142.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black48.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ascension Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
St. Amant High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,847 reported students
Dutchtown High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,029 reported students
Prairieville High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,377 reported students
Donaldsonville High School
High · Grades 09–12
396 reported students
Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,096 reported students
Prairieville Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
865 reported students
Public schools near East Ascension High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecan Grove Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 508 | 0.7 mi |
| Gonzales Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 455 | 0.8 mi |
| St. Amant High School High · Ascension Parish | 09–12 | 1,847 | 2.8 mi |
| Dutchtown High School High · Ascension Parish | 09–12 | 2,029 | 5.1 mi |
| Prairieville High School High · Ascension Parish | 09–12 | 1,377 | 6.2 mi |
| French Settlement High School High · Livingston Parish | 07–12 | 450 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Ascension High School
What grades does East Ascension High School serve?
East Ascension High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ascension Parish.
How many students attend East Ascension High School?
East Ascension High School reported 1,894 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,896 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Ascension High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 1,894 students and 142.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Ascension High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Ascension High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ascension Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Ascension High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Ascension High School in?
East Ascension High School is part of Ascension Parish, based in Donaldsonville, LA, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Ascension High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pecan Grove Primary School (0.7 mi), Gonzales Primary School (0.8 mi), St. Amant High School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.