Episcopal School Of Acadiana vs. Ascension Episcopal School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Episcopal School Of Acadiana ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
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Ascension Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
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Overview
Episcopal School of Acadiana is a coeducational, independent day school for students in grades PK-3 through 12, with PK-3 through 5th grades on our Lafayette campus and 6th through 12th in Cade.
Our mission is to instill in every student the habits of scholarship and honor.
ESA challenges students to develop intellectually, spiritually, and physically.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2004
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
specific to child
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Year Founded
1979
1959
Students Body
Total Students
625 students
739 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
64
52
Kindergarten Students
36
43
Grade 1 Students
33
33
Grade 2 Students
32
33
Grade 3 Students
37
54
Grade 4 Students
35
44
Grade 5 Students
31
49
Grade 6 Students
46
54
Grade 7 Students
52
42
Grade 8 Students
56
62
Grade 9 Students
54
61
Grade 10 Students
55
62
Grade 11 Students
42
73
Grade 12 Students
52
77
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
70 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
68%
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Average Class Size
15
12
Number of AP Classes
14
14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:11
Average SAT score
1340
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Average ACT score
29
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(School polo, school plaid, khaki pants and skirts)
(School polo, school plaid, khaki pants and skirts)
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies from $11,800 for part-time PK to $20,500 for Upper School.
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% on Financial Aid
20%
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Admissions Director
Jon Berthelot
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Admissions Associate
Kathleen O'Shaughnessy
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Community Service, Literary Magazine, Music Opportunities, Musical Theatre, Quiz Bowl, Student Leadership, Student-Driven Clubs
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