West Senior High School vs. Iowa City High School
Should I attend West Senior High School or Iowa City 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 Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Iowa City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,557 students in grades 9-12, Iowa City High School ranks in the top 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 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,455 students
1,557 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#335 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#589 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
73%
Graduation Rate
96%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
385
419
Grade 10 Students
370
392
Grade 11 Students
341
343
Grade 12 Students
359
403
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
19%
% Black
23%
18%
% White
49%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%