Solon High School vs. West Senior High School
Should I attend Solon High School or West Senior 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
Solon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
West Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 482 students in grades 9-12, Solon High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,455 students in grades 9-12, West Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher 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 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
482 students
1,455 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#335 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
77%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
98
385
Grade 10 Students
142
370
Grade 11 Students
109
341
Grade 12 Students
133
359
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
1%
23%
% White
94%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%