New Iberia Senior High School is a public senior high school located at 1301 E. Admiral Doyle Drive in New Iberia, Louisiana, United States. It is in the Iberia Parish School System. It serves New Iberia and Avery Island.
Serving 1,373 students in grades 9-12, New Iberia Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Iberia Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
New Iberia Senior High School's student population of 1,373 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Iberia Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Iberia Senior High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
36%
41%
White
48%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellowjacket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Iberia Senior High School's ranking?
New Iberia Senior High School is ranked #171 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are New Iberia Senior High School often compared to?
New Iberia Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westgate High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Iberia Senior High School?
The graduation rate of New Iberia Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend New Iberia Senior High School?
1,373 students attend New Iberia Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of New Iberia Senior High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Iberia Senior High School?
New Iberia Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Iberia Senior High School offer ?
New Iberia Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Iberia Senior High School part of?
New Iberia Senior High School is part of Iberia Parish School District.
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