West Burlington High School
Tel:
(319)752-7138
- West Burlington High School serves 279 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- West Burlington High School's student population of 279 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 279 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Burlington High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Burlington High School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #266 out of 1,252 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 11% |
| Black | 10% | 6% |
| White | 73% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Burlington Ind School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Burlington High School is Burlington Community High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Aldo Leopold Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Burlington Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Burlington West Burlington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 444 students
0.3 miles
545 Ramsey St
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319)754-5726 0.3 PK-5 444 - Burlington Aldo Leopold Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 399 students
1.5 miles
3075 Sunnyside
Burlington, IA 52601
(319)752-8390 1.5 6-8 399 - Burlington Burlington Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 1126 students
1.6 miles
421 Terrace Dr
Burlington, IA 52601
(319)753-2211 1.6 9-12 1126 - Burlington Corse Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 325 students
2.2 miles
700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319)753-2707 2.2 PK-5 325 - Burlington Sunnyside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 463 students
2.4 miles
2040 Sunnyside Ave.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319)753-5244 2.4 PK-5 463
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