For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 7,225 students in Ascension Parish, LA. The top ranked public high schools in Ascension Parish, LA are Dutchtown High School, St. Amant High School and East Ascension High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ascension Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Ascension Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Louisiana public high schools.
Ascension Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dutchtown High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ascension Parish (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dutchtown High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13165 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-6200
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,531 students
Rank: #22.
St. Amant High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12035 Hwy 431
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,274 students
Rank: #33.
East Ascension High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,955 students
Rank: #44.
Donaldsonville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Drive
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-7900
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Ascension Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Donaldsonville (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 St Patrick St
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-8820
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-8820
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
406 Lee Ave
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-2750
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-2750
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Ascension Parish Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
38606 Hwy 22
Darrow, LA 70725
(225) 391-6850
Darrow, LA 70725
(225) 391-6850
Grades: 3-12
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ascension Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ascension Parish, LA include Dutchtown High School, St. Amant High School and East Ascension High School. Ascension Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public high schools are located in Ascension Parish, LA?
4 public high schools are located in Ascension Parish, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Ascension Parish, LA?
Ascension Parish, LA public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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