Enrollment
863
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220072000525
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #16 of 17
- public schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westgate High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westgate High School
Westgate High School is a high-poverty, large high school in New Iberia, Louisiana, enrolling 863 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 90% of state schools at 863 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 156 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #69.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (25%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% 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: 327 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 863 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among New Iberia's high schools, it stands alongside New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students): Westgate High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 19.1:1).
Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students) and Loreauville Elementary School (679 students) alongside Westgate 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 Westgate High School compares
Westgate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,027
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iberia Parish, which includes Westgate 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 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
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 (~863 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westgate High School a good school?
Westgate High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. 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 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.
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