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Ascension Parish Alternative School (Closed 2012)

38606 Hwy 22
Darrow, LA 70725
Ascension Parish Alternative School serves 235 students in grades 3-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(10-11)
20-29%
66%
(10-11)
20-29%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
50%
41%
White
46%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
(10-11)
≤5%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ascension Parish Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Ascension Parish Alternative School is 5%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Ascension Parish Alternative School?
235 students attend Ascension Parish Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ascension Parish Alternative School students are Black, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ascension Parish Alternative School?
Ascension Parish Alternative School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ascension Parish Alternative School offer ?
Ascension Parish Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Ascension Parish Alternative School part of?
Ascension Parish Alternative School is part of Ascension Parish School District.

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