- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220072000527
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
New Iberia Senior High School shrank from 1,449 students in 2022-23 to 1,373 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 69.8 → 83.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 220072000527 · New Iberia, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,315 enr · 19.1:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Westgate High School (863 students)
New Iberia Senior High School shrank from 1,449 students in 2022-23 to 1,373 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 69.8 → 83.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
New Iberia Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Iberia Senior High School
1,315 students
- Westgate High
Westgate High School
863 students
- Loreauville El
Loreauville Elementary School
679 students
- Loreauville Hi
Loreauville High School
576 students
- Caneview Eleme 509
Caneview Elementary School
509 students
- Daspit Road El 503
Daspit Road Elementary School
503 students
What this shows New Iberia Senior High School reports 1,315 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Iberia Senior High School compares
New Iberia Senior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,572
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Iberia Parish reports $12,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,449 (2022-23) → 1,373 (2023-24), down 76.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.