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West Central Valley High School vs. Panorama High School

Should you attend West Central Valley High School or Panorama High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
West Central Valley High School
3299 White Pole Rd
Stuart, IA 50250
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Panorama High School
701 W. Main
Panora, IA 50216
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

West Central Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Panorama High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 261 students in grades 9-12, West Central Valley 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 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 231 students in grades 9-12, Panorama 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 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
261 students
231 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Central Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Panorama High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Central Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Panorama High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Central Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Panorama High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Central Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Central Valley Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Panorama High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Panorama Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#674 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#782 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Central Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Panorama High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Central Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Central Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Panorama High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Panorama Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Central Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Central Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Panorama High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Panorama Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in IA)
60-69%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Central Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Central Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Panorama High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Panorama Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
90-94%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Central Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Central Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Panorama High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Panorama Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Central Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Panorama High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
62
61
Grade 10 Students
69
64
Grade 11 Students
59
46
Grade 12 Students
71
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Central Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Central Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Panorama High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Panorama Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Central Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Central Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Panorama High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Panorama Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Central Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Central Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Panorama High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Panorama Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Central Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Central Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Panorama High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Panorama Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
86%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Central Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Central Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Panorama High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Panorama Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Central Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Central Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Panorama High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Panorama Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Central Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Central Valley Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Panorama High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Panorama Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Central Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Central Valley Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Panorama High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Panorama Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Central Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Central Valley Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Panorama High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Panorama Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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