Ascension Episcopal School
Tel:
(337) 233-9748
- Ascension Episcopal School is committed to educational excellence in a Christian environment.
- Our goals are to provide each student with the opportunity to achieve high academic standards, to gain appreciation for the fine arts, and to grow spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically.
- The school`s goal is to teach the whole child. The aim of the curriculum is to teach lifelong learning skills.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 822 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Ascension Episcopal School places among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1959 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 822 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 5% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 86 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 14 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WeightliftingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, |
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