Cedar Falls High School vs. West High School
Should I attend Cedar Falls High School or West 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
Cedar Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,292 students in grades 10-12, Cedar Falls High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,292 students
1,644 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#913 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
606
Grade 10 Students
426
362
Grade 11 Students
404
380
Grade 12 Students
462
296
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
4%
19%
% White
85%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
14%