East Ascension High School

East Ascension High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
612 E Worthy St,  Gonzales, LA
Ascension Parish Public Schools
3.9
4.1
2,157 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Randy Watts
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
154
Full Time Teachers
154
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
510
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
28.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
34%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
471:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Black
47.2%
White
30.7%
Hispanic
17.4%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Most Diverse Public HS in Louisiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana State University 501 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 424 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 307 Students
Southern University & A&M College 237 Students
Nicholls State University 208 Students
Louisiana Tech University 169 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 157 Students
Tulane University 134 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 132 Students
University of New Orleans 120 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 140 Students
Biology 103 Students
Business 95 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Computer Science 48 Students
Accounting 39 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 33 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Criminology 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 197 Reviews
2.0 Senior
3/19/2025
My experience at EA has been an overall all right one. The fights are unacceptable, but their clubs are quite decent and fun!
5.0 Senior
1/29/2025
My experience at EA over the pas for years have been nothing but amazing. I love everything about my high school. staff, kids, adiminstration. They strive us to reach for our goals everyday.
5.0 Senior
1/28/2025
My 4 years in high school were some of the worst and best times of my life. I see myself at my lowest point in life because of it. Trying to juggle school and mental health issues was a struggle, but I knew one day I would have to pick myself back up. Slowly but surely I managed to pull myself out of those lowest times and enjoy myself. The memories I made and the people I met have been some of the best things that have ever happened to me and I am forever grateful for East Ascension.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 7 Reviews
5.0 student
6/18/2020
One of the best schools I’ve been to
5.0 parent
11/5/2018
Tremendous staff. A bit difficult to get ahold of school counselor to discuss college options for my child, but other than that, it's a great school.
5.0 parent
6/4/2018
Excellent! No problems at all. This school gets a bad wrap because it is an older school but I have an honors child talking dual enrollment classes in college while attending EA. She is active in band and other groups. Teachers that we have encountered are helpful and inspiring. I also have a specia...
5.0 student
2/24/2017
I attend EA and i think its incredible!!! Although it seems here it seems as if Sports come first, which i good for me because i play basketball:). But WE have awesome teachers and Coaches that really care about students futures!! :)

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East Ascension High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gonzales, LA, in the Gonzales neighborhood, and is served by the Ascension Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 2,157 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. East Ascension High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $260,302. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Amant High School, Gonzales Middle School, St. Amant Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Gonzales has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near East Ascension High School.

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