Westgate High School
2305 Jefferson Island Rd, New Iberia, LA 70560 | (337) 365-2431
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 1,078
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,078 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 163rd out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2305 Jefferson Island Road, New Iberia, LA 70560
- Principal or Admin: James E. Gray
- Fax: (337) 364-3487
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Iberia Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,189
- Graduation Rate: 64.5%
- Dropout Rate: 7.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.5
- Enrolled Students: 13,720
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,078
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 81.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 528 (49.0%)
- Females: 550 (51.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 83 (7.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 604 (56.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 687 (63.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.09% |
| Black | 519 | 48.1% |
| Asian | 89 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.2% |
| White | 456 | 42.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 413 | 38.3% |
| 10th Grade | 216 | 20.0% |
| 11th Grade | 206 | 19.1% |
| 12th Grade | 243 | 22.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 72%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:28%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $40,903
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,188 | 29% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,860 | 71% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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