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#157 of 253 private schools in LA

Highland Baptist Christian School

School · New Iberia, LA

A private school in New Iberia, LA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

708 ANGERS ST, New Iberia, LA 70563

  • 157:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
D1.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio157:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,400
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index52%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment314
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in LA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Highland Baptist Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,142/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Iberia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,555

Median home value

$190,700

Median rent

$975/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White65.3%
Black15.6%
Two or More15.0%
Hispanic1.6%
Native American1.3%
Asian1.0%
Pacific Islander0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.84–122.4 mi613Compare →
Acadiana Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0PK–123.5 mi186Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Highland Baptist Christian School is listed in New Iberia, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Highland Baptist Christian School

Highland Baptist Christian School is a private school in New Iberia, LA, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 157:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Highland Baptist Christian School

What grades does Highland Baptist Christian School serve?

Highland Baptist Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Highland Baptist Christian School?

Highland Baptist Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Baptist Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland Baptist Christian School is 157:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Highland Baptist Christian School rank in LA?

Highland Baptist Christian School ranks #157 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Highland Baptist Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Highland Baptist Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Highland Baptist Christian School a private school?

Yes, Highland Baptist Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Highland Baptist Christian School a religious school?

Highland Baptist Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
314
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
157:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Iberia Parish
Area population (ZIP 70563)
19,947
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
40.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70563; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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