Enrollment
1,315
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Iberia, LA
New Iberia Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for New Iberia Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220072000527
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Iberia Senior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #17 of 17
- public schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Iberia Senior High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Iberia Senior High School ranks #17 of 17 public schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072000527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Iberia Senior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Iberia Senior High School
New Iberia Senior High School is a higher-need, large high school in New Iberia, Louisiana, enrolling 1,315 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.6% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,315 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 70 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Iberia Parish spends $12,027 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 409 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,315 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Iberia's high schools, it stands alongside Westgate High School (863 students): New Iberia Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 17.3:1).
Iberia Parish also operates Westgate High School (863 students) and Loreauville Elementary School (679 students) alongside New Iberia Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New Iberia Senior High School compares
New Iberia Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▼ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,315 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,315
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
384
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
African American 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, New Iberia Senior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iberia Parish, which includes New Iberia Senior High School.
$12,027
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How New Iberia Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loreauville High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caneview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daspit Road Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Iberia Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in New Iberia
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Iberia Senior High School
How many students attend New Iberia Senior High School?
New Iberia Senior High School has 1,315 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Iberia, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Iberia Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Iberia Senior High School is 19.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Iberia Senior High School?
61.6% of students at New Iberia Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Iberia Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at New Iberia Senior High School is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in New Iberia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Iberia Senior High School?
New Iberia Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Iberia Senior High School rank among public schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, New Iberia Senior High School ranks #17 of 17 public schools in New Iberia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Iberia on the city page.
Is New Iberia Senior High School a good school?
New Iberia Senior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Iberia Parish?
Besides New Iberia Senior High School, Iberia Parish also operates Westgate High School (863 students), Loreauville Elementary School (679 students), and Loreauville High School (576 students). See the Iberia Parish district page for the complete list.
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