High Schools in Ascension Parish

The high schools in Ascension Parish, Louisiana provide a diverse educational landscape, with four schools serving students in grades 9-12. The data reveals stark performance differences among these institutions, highlighting the need for a closer examination of the factors driving these disparities.

Dutchtown High School and St. Amant High School stand out as the top-performing schools in the district, consistently ranking among the best in Louisiana and earning 5-star ratings. These schools demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with high proficiency rates on state-wide exams. In contrast, East Ascension High School and Donaldsonville High School lag behind, with the latter ranking in the bottom 25% of Louisiana high schools and earning a 1-star rating.

The data also reveals a correlation between the schools' racial demographics and their academic performance, with the majority-white schools outperforming the majority-African American schools. Additionally, the schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, indicating lower socioeconomic status, tend to have lower academic achievement. These findings suggest that equity and access issues may be contributing to the disparities observed within the Ascension Parish school district. Understanding the practices and strategies employed at the high-performing schools could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.