West High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend West High School or Central 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
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,513 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 38% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,582 students in grades 9-12, Central 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 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,513 students
1,582 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1123 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#965 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
64%
Graduation Rate
80%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
418
381
Grade 10 Students
352
428
Grade 11 Students
375
373
Grade 12 Students
368
400
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
16%
% Black
12%
22%
% White
62%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%