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#521 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 40% in state
Iowa High School
High School · Calcasieu Parish · Iowa, LA
A Calcasieu Parish high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 W Miller Ave, Iowa, LA 70647
- Math 39% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Iowa High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Iowa High 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,323/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Iowa), 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
$83,048
Median home value
$251,400
Median rent
$1,134/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Calcasieu Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred M. Barbe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,012 | Compare → |
| Bell City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 815 | Compare → |
| Dequincy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 303 | Compare → |
| Sam Houston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,191 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Calcasieu Parish
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #34 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Iowa High School is listed in Calcasieu Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Iowa High School
Iowa High School is a public high school in Iowa, LA, part of Calcasieu Parish, serving approximately 1,051 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Iowa High School
What grades does Iowa High School serve?
Iowa High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Iowa High School?
Iowa High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,051 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iowa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iowa High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Iowa High School rank in LA?
Iowa High School ranks #521 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Iowa High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Iowa High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Iowa High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Iowa High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Iowa High School a charter school?
No, Iowa High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Iowa High School a Title I school?
No, Iowa High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iowa High School?
57.1% of students at Iowa High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (337) 217-4380
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 70647)
- 12,056
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 70647; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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