Westgate High School vs. New Iberia Senior High School
Should you attend Westgate High School or New Iberia Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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New Iberia Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 990 students in grades 9-12, Westgate High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
990 students
1,373 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#595 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#231 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
335
430
Grade 10 Students
252
350
Grade 11 Students
209
333
Grade 12 Students
194
260
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
58%
36%
% White
27%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
