For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,157 students in Gonzales, LA.
The top ranked public high school in Gonzales, LA is East Ascension High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Gonzales have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public high schools.
Gonzales, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Ascension High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gonzales, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Ascension High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gonzales, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gonzales, LA include East Ascension High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gonzales?
1 public high schools are located in Gonzales.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales?
Gonzales public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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