East Ascension High School
School Overview
East Ascension High School is a public school located in Gonzales, Louisiana. It is a school in Ascension Parish School District district.
According to the Louisiana state assessment result, 86% of students are proficient in Math learning and 81% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,773 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 106 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,773 students are attending East Ascension High School. By gender, there are 923 and 850 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
East Ascension High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 39 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| White | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 17 | 22 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 106 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for East Ascension High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 90.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 106 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 106 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 1.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 8 | 7.5% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 222 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 43,032 Households |
| Population | 122,232 |
| Male | 60,828 |
| Female | 62,286 |
| Child Population | 42,007 |
| Total Housing Units | 47,391 Units |
| Average House Value | $207,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $982 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $80,527 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.32% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
East Ascension High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 263 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 917 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at East Ascension High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 263 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 23 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 62 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 185 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 917 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Ascension Parish
In Ascension Parish, 30 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in GONZALES, Louisiana
1 private schools are serving students in GONZALES, Louisiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.