Assumption High School (Louisiana)
| Assumption High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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4880 Hwy 308 | |
| Coordinates | 29°56′46″N 91°01′38″W / 29.9462°N 91.0272°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Opened | 1948 |
| School district | Assumption Parish |
| Principal | Niles Riche |
| Teaching staff | 44.60 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 957 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.46[1] |
| Color(s) | Red and Black |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Nickname | Mustangs |
| Rival | Donaldsonville Tigers ED White Cardinals South Lafourche Tarpons |
| Newspaper | Le Śtang & The Stampede |
| Yearbook | The Round Up |
| Website | AHS |
Assumption High School (AHS) is a public secondary school located at 4880 Highway 308 in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, north of the City of Napoleonville; it has a ZIP code of 70390. It is a part of the Assumption Parish School Board.
The sole high school in Assumption Parish, it takes students from all parts of the parish, including Napoleonville, Labadieville, Pierre Part, Bayou L'Ourse, and Belle Rose.
It was founded in 1948.[citation needed]
Academics
Assumption High School is a comprehensive public senior high school. The school offers an honors program, an Advanced Placement (AP) program, and a dual enrollment program. Dual enrollment classes are offered to eligible juniors and seniors through Fletcher Technical Community College. The available AP courses are as follows: human geography, calculus, civics, and biology II. The school offers dual enrollment programs for English language and composition (English III), English literature and composition (English III), U.S. history, world history, and psychology.
Freshman Academy
In 2012, Assumption High School opened a freshman academy, which serves all freshman and houses the majority of freshman classes.
Sports
- American football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Dance Team
- Fishing
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Clubs and organizations
- Band
- Booster Club
- Class officers (senior, junior, sophomore, freshman)
- Computer Club
- Cooperative Office Education (COE)
- Library Club
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
- French Club
- Future Farmers of America (FFA)
- Jobs for Louisiana Graduates (JAG)
- Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club)
- National Honor Society (NHS)
- NJROTC (Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps)
- Quiz Bowl
- Relay For Life
- Science Club
- Student Council
- 4-H
- [HOSA] [ Future Health Professionals ]
Student Media
Le Stang & The Stampede serves as the school's newspaper. The school's official yearbook is The Roundup.
Mascot
The Assumption High School mascot is the mustang. Assumption High has named its mascot "Sally" in keeping with the song "Mustang Sally."
Notable alumni
- Troy E. Brown, former member of the Louisiana State Senate
- Brandon Jacobs, two-time Super Bowl winner, former running back for the New York Giants
- Johnny Meads, linebacker for Houston Oilers and Washington Redskins
- Charles Melancon, former member of the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district
- Jordan Mills, offensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills
- Tramon Williams, Super Bowl XLV champion defensive back for the Green Bay Packers
- Kim Willoughby, 2008 U.S. indoor volleyball Olympian, former University of Hawaiʻi volleyball player, 2003 AVCA NCAA National Player of the Year
References
- ^ a b c "Assumption High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
External links
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