Serving 591 students in grades 5-12, Iota 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iota High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Iota High School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Iota High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iota High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
42%
White
93%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iota High School's ranking?
Iota High School is ranked #242 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Iota High School often compared to?
Iota High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midland High School, Church Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iota High School?
The graduation rate of Iota High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Iota High School?
591 students attend Iota High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Iota High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iota High School?
Iota High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Iota High School offer ?
Iota High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Iota High School part of?
Iota High School is part of Acadia Parish School District.
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