[4] Alexandria Senior High (commonly referred to as "ASH") first opened in the fall of 1969.

During its first meeting, the council selected the school colors purple and gold.

[5] The high school's sports teams, the ASH Trojans, are members of the LHSAA.

[2] ASH competes in the LHSAA's top classification, Class 5A, starting in August 2013.

ASH is currently a member of District 2-5A with Rapides Parish rival Pineville, along with Ouachita, Ruston, West Monroe, and Neville.