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Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School

  • LocationDonaldsonville, LA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 401 students
Official website

Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School is a Catholic school in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, serving grades PK3 through 12. Its 2026-27 course catalog requires four religion credits and says theology follows the USCCB Curriculum Framework. The school's published pages describe a religion service program and faith formation.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church: 0.2 mi2Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: 0.7 mi3Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church: 1.4 mi4Faith Formation at Ascension Catholic: 0.0 miAscension Catholic Diocesan Regional School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 421 Saint Patrick Street, Donaldsonville
  2. Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 716 Mississippi Street, Donaldsonville
  3. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 806 West 10th Street, Donaldsonville
  4. Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 37311 LA 22, Darrow

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (The school's history page says clergy take an extensive part in the school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. History - Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional Schoolacbulldogs.org/history · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The present-day school enjoys the benefit of the extensive participation by the clergy.”
      The school says clergy take an extensive part in the school today.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four religion credits are required for graduation in the 2026-27 course catalog, one full-year course (1.0 credit) in each of four listed courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog, Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School (revised 05.17.26)files.ecatholic.com/16586/documents/2026/6/20262027%20COURSE%20CATALOG-1.pdf?t=1781133576000 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 Credits – Religion (Required for all students)”
      Four religion credits are required for all students to graduate.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The 2026-27 course catalog says theology instruction follows the USCCB Curriculum Framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog, Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School (revised 05.17.26)files.ecatholic.com/16586/documents/2026/6/20262027%20COURSE%20CATALOG-1.pdf?t=1781133576000 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology instruction follows the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Curriculum Framework”
      The school's theology instruction follows the USCCB Curriculum Framework.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One faith formation staff member is listed on the staff page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet Our Faculty & Staff - Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional Schoolacbulldogs.org/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Kristen Landry Faith Formation & Middle School Religion Teacher”
      Kristen Landry is listed as the Faith Formation and Middle School Religion Teacher.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The Catholic Studies IV theology course in the 2026-27 catalog covers Catholic moral teaching and social doctrine.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog, Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School (revised 05.17.26)files.ecatholic.com/16586/documents/2026/6/20262027%20COURSE%20CATALOG-1.pdf?t=1781133576000 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students apply Catholic moral teaching and social doctrine to contemporary issues and life”
      The Catholic Studies IV theology course covers Catholic moral teaching and social doctrine.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Four religion credits are required for graduation, and the school says its theology follows the USCCB Curriculum Framework.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog, Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School (revised 05.17.26)files.ecatholic.com/16586/documents/2026/6/20262027%20COURSE%20CATALOG-1.pdf?t=1781133576000 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 Credits – Religion (Required for all students)”
      Four religion credits are required for all students to graduate.
      “Theology instruction follows the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Curriculum Framework”
      The school's theology instruction follows the USCCB Curriculum Framework.
  • The Catholic Studies IV course covers Catholic moral teaching and social doctrine.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog, Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School (revised 05.17.26)files.ecatholic.com/16586/documents/2026/6/20262027%20COURSE%20CATALOG-1.pdf?t=1781133576000 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students apply Catholic moral teaching and social doctrine to contemporary issues and life”
      The Catholic Studies IV theology course covers Catholic moral teaching and social doctrine.
  • A faith formation staff member is listed, and a service hours form is provided.
    Sources (2)
    1. Meet Our Faculty & Staff - Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional Schoolacbulldogs.org/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Kristen Landry Faith Formation & Middle School Religion Teacher”
      Kristen Landry is listed as the Faith Formation and Middle School Religion Teacher.
    2. Faith Formation - Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional Schoolacbulldogs.org/religion-service-program · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Service Hours Form”
      The faith formation page provides a service hours form.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Faith Formation at Ascension Catholic

  • Address: 311 St. Vincent Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
  • Location: On campus

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Source: acbulldogs.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, diobr.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Choir
    Student choir that supports school liturgies, programs and special events.
    acbulldogs.org

Service 1

  • Religion Service Program
    Faith formation page with a service hours form for students.
    acbulldogs.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Meet Our Faculty & Staff - Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional Schoolacbulldogs.org/staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Kristen Landry Faith Formation & Middle School Religion Teacher”
    Kristen Landry is listed as the Faith Formation and Middle School Religion Teacher.
  2. Faith Formation - Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional Schoolacbulldogs.org/religion-service-program · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Service Hours Form”
    The faith formation page provides a service hours form.
  3. Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School - Donaldsonville, LAacbulldogs.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “311 St. Vincent Street Donaldsonville, LA 70346”
    The school's address is 311 St. Vincent Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346.
  4. School Finder - Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rougediobr.org/schoolfinder · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “311 St Vincent St, Donaldsonville, Louisiana, 70346-2626”
    The diocese's school finder lists the school at 311 St Vincent St, Donaldsonville.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
79 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.5 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Baton Rouge, LA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)401
Students in grades 9–12160
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
SettingTown

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Baton Rouge

The Most Reverend Michael G. Duca, Bishop of Baton Rouge

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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