Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, West Branch 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Branch High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 126.1 square miles in West Branch, IA, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 6.6 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 11.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Branch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Branch High School's student population of 273 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
273 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
People, Passion, and Purpose
School Rankings
West Branch High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Branch High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#488 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Branch High School's ranking?
West Branch High School is ranked #488 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are West Branch High School often compared to?
West Branch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tipton High School, North Cedar Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Branch High School?
The graduation rate of West Branch High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend West Branch High School?
273 students attend West Branch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Branch High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Branch High School?
West Branch High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Branch High School offer ?
West Branch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Branch High School part of?
West Branch High School is part of West Branch Comm School District.
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