East Ascension High School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,359 middle and high school students from grades 8-12
- Ranks 80th out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 612 E Worthy Street, Gonzales, LA 70737
- Principal or Admin: Randy Watts
- Fax: (225) 621-2397
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Ascension Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,941
- Graduation Rate: 80.9%
- Dropout Rate: 4.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 19,460
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,359
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 85.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 697 (51.3%)
- Females: 662 (48.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 88 (6.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 481 (35.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 569 (41.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 5 | 0.4% |
| Black | 429 | 31.6% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 8.8% |
| White | 796 | 58.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 406 | 29.9% |
| 10th Grade | 387 | 28.5% |
| 11th Grade | 294 | 21.6% |
| 12th Grade | 272 | 20.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 71%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:29%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $42,685
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,883 | 28% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,890 | 73% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for East Ascension High School
- Reviewed by Student on August 06, 2008
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I am going to be a senior at EA and I cannot think of a better place to have attended my high school career at, the teachers have pushed me and that has made me a better person and a better student.
- Reviewed by Student on September 23, 2007
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I love this school and some of the people there. The principal is so cool and the teachers. I'm a 9th grader just getting there but i'm sure this is going to b a fun year
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