North High School vs. West High School
Should I attend North 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
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Diversity
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,580 students in grades 9-12, North 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 53% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,286 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 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,580 students
1,286 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1045 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
58%
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
423
367
Grade 10 Students
402
313
Grade 11 Students
405
301
Grade 12 Students
350
305
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
4%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
40%
40%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
38%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
12%