Serving 1,644 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West High School's student population of 1,644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
19%
7%
White
51%
73%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West High School's ranking?
West High School is ranked #913 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are West High School often compared to?
West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,644 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of West High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West High School part of?
West High School is part of Waterloo Comm School District.
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