Government & Parish Resources Schools
Ascension Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in Louisiana, and the largest to consistently maintain an “A” rating in the Louisiana Department of Education’s accountability system. The district is the largest employer in the parish with approximately 3,500 employees, including 2,000 teachers. It enrolls over 24,000 students in 32 schools and 3 programs. An A-rated school district since letter grades were introduced in 2011-12, Ascension Parish currently ranks 2nd in Louisiana for District Performance Scores and 1st for Progress Index.
The district is governed by the Ascension Parish School Board, comprised of 11 elected members.