Westgate High School vs. New Iberia Senior High School
Should I attend Westgate High School or New Iberia Senior High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' 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
Diversity
Overview
Serving 926 students in grades 9-12, Westgate High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,380 students in grades 9-12, New Iberia Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
926 students
1,380 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#709 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#329 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
332
449
Grade 10 Students
212
307
Grade 11 Students
172
331
Grade 12 Students
210
293
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
58%
38%
% White
29%
49%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
