Ascension Parish has 27 schools and 22,537 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 50%. Also, 41.3% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Ascension Parish: The learner body at the schools served by Ascension Parish is 56% White, 8.7% Black, 30.8% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 56% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in Ascension Parish, 41.3% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 2.5% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Ascension Parish: Within Ascension Parish, 100.0% of educators are certified, and 81.9% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 17:1. The district has 24 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Ascension Parish: In Ascension Parish, 80% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 77% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 80% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 72% tested at or above that level for math. And 57% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 48% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Ascension Parish: Ascension Parish spends $14,651 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $308,842,000. The school district spends $7,226.8 million on instruction, $4,412.0 million on support services and $489.4 million on other expenses.