- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Iberia, LA
Westgate High School
Federal NCES profile for Westgate High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220072000525
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westgate High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #16 of 17
- public schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westgate High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westgate High School ranks #16 of 17 public schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072000525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Westgate High School held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 69.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 220072000525 · New Iberia, LA High · MID · TRAD
863 enr · 17.3:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students)
Westgate High School held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 69.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Westgate High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Iberia Sen
New Iberia Senior High School
1,315 students
- This school
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 Westgate High School reports 863 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westgate High School compares
Westgate High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 863 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
863
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.4%
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 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
294
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.1%
White 24.7%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Westgate High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Westgate High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loreauville High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caneview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daspit Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westgate 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 (~863 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westgate High School
How many students attend Westgate High School?
Westgate High School has 863 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Iberia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 993 (2022-23) → 990 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westgate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westgate High School is 17.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westgate High School?
76.9% of students at Westgate High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westgate High School?
The largest demographic group at Westgate High School is African American at 59.1% of enrollment, in New Iberia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westgate High School?
Westgate High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Westgate High School rank among public schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, Westgate High School ranks #16 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 Westgate High School, Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students), Loreauville Elementary School (679 students), and Loreauville High School (576 students). See the Iberia Parish district page for the complete list.