West High School vs. East High School
Should I attend West High School or East 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
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,469 students in grades 9-12, East 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 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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
1,286 students
1,469 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1045 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#931 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
367
384
Grade 10 Students
313
369
Grade 11 Students
301
353
Grade 12 Students
305
363
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
2%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
40%
24%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
38%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%