Iowa High School

Iowa High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
401 W Miller Ave,  Iowa, LA
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools
3.7
4.0
1,051 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mike Oakley
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
20%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
5%
State Average
10%
Math
40%
State Average
31%
Science
32%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
516:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
57.9%
Black
32.8%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
McNeese State University 210 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 152 Students
Louisiana State University 136 Students
Louisiana Tech University 80 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 79 Students
Sowela Technical Community College 65 Students
Southern University & A&M College 44 Students
University of New Orleans 42 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 41 Students
Grambling State University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 41 Students
Business 36 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Biology 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Pre-Law Studies 12 Students
Radiologic Technician 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 Students
Early Childhood Education 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 66 Reviews
2.0 Junior
4/6/2025
Iowa High Is a school you would love to send your children, the administration there is wonderful , Teachers are there for help.. many help a lot .
5.0 Senior
4/29/2024
This is the best high school I have attended, the teachers are involved and everyone is family here.
4.0 Senior
11/1/2023
Overall, my experience with my school has been great, the teachers are mostly nice and teach us well.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
5.0 other
3/20/2013
The academics at this school were phenomenal. The Biology, English and French classes were amazing (I went to a lot of high schools, so I have compared them). I will say that this is probably my favorite one because the students that went here were very unique and social, accepting and smart. Most o...
3.0 parent
11/7/2007

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Iowa High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Iowa, LA, in the Iowa neighborhood, and is served by the Calcasieu Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 1,051 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Iowa High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 21. The average home value in this area is $224,963. Discover additional schools in the area, like J.I. Watson Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Iowa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Iowa High School.

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