For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,363 students in New Iberia, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in New Iberia, LA are New Iberia Senior High School and Westgate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Iberia, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in New Iberia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
New Iberia, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Iberia Senior High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in New Iberia, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Iberia Senior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 East Admiral Doyle Drive
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6714
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6714
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Westgate High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2305 Jefferson Island Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-2431
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-2431
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
New Iberia, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Center For Education (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Bank Ave
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-3696
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-3696
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
500 Bank Avenue
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-4440
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-4440
Gr: 2-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
420 Dodson Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-3738
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-3738
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Iberia Parish Career Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
618 Recreation Dr
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-7231
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-7231
400 Johnston St
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-3560
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-3560
Gr: K-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
809 West Main St
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-5013
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-5013
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
121 North Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6636
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6636
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
4110 Loreauville Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6517
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6517
Gr: 4-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Iberia, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in New Iberia, LA include New Iberia Senior High School and Westgate High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Iberia?
2 public high schools are located in New Iberia.
What is the racial composition of students in New Iberia?
New Iberia public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in New Iberia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in New Iberia include: New Iberia Senior High School vs. Westgate High School, Westgate High School vs. New Iberia Senior High School
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