Serving 396 students in grades 7-12, West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. 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 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: West Burlington High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in West Burlington, IA, encompassing approximately 2.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School's student population of 396 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. 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 Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School is 0.49, which is more 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
#504 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School is ranked #504 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School often compared to?
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington Community High School, Mediapolis High School, Danville Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School?
396 students attend West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School?
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School offer ?
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School part of?
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School is part of West Burlington Ind School District.
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