Iota High School

Acadia Parish
456 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
611 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Iota High School, located at 456 South Fifth Street in Iota, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local Acadia Parish community. As a public high school, it functions as a cornerstone of the small, close-knit town, emphasizing a balance between academic instruction, extracurricular involvement, and community spirit. The school typically focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success while maintaining the traditional values often associated with Louisiana’s rural and semi-rural educational environments.

The school is well-known within the region for its strong sense of community identity, which is frequently reflected in its support for local athletics and extracurricular programs. By fostering a supportive learning environment, Iota High aims to provide students with a well-rounded experience that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement. As part of the Acadia Parish School District, the institution adheres to state standards while striving to meet the unique needs of its student body in a dedicated, localized setting.
611
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    557 (91.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    12 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Acadia Parish
Phone: (337)779-2534
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 206
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 188
Grade 10 147
Grade 11 133
Grade 12 143
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Crowley High School
Acadia Parish
536 Students
263 Hensgens Road
Crowley, LA 70526 (7.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th