Very Good
#433 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 34% in state
New Iberia Senior High School
High School · Iberia Parish · New Iberia, LA
An Iberia Parish high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1301 East Admiral Doyle Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560
- Math 46% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Iberia Senior High School score 50% proficient, which is above 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 7 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Iberia Senior 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$48,296
Median home value
$126,500
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Highland Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Acadiana Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Westgate High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 990 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Iberia Parish
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #13 of 23
- District spending per student
- $12,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Iberia Senior High School is listed in Iberia Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Iberia Senior High School
New Iberia Senior High School is a public high school in New Iberia, LA, part of Iberia Parish, serving approximately 1,373 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #433 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Iberia Senior High School
What grades does New Iberia Senior High School serve?
New Iberia Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Iberia Senior High School?
New Iberia Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Iberia Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Iberia Senior High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Iberia Senior High School rank in LA?
New Iberia Senior High School ranks #433 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is New Iberia Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Iberia Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 New Iberia Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Iberia Senior High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Iberia Senior High School a charter school?
No, New Iberia Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Iberia Senior High School a Title I school?
No, New Iberia Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Iberia Senior High School?
57.2% of students at New Iberia Senior 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Iberia Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (337) 369-6714
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70560)
- 37,589
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 70560; 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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