Serving 81 students in grades 9-12, West Central Senior 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
81 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥80%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥80%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
14%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
70%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2007–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Central Senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Central Senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Central Senior High School?
81 students attend West Central Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Central Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Central Senior High School?
West Central Senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Central Senior High School offer ?
West Central Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Central Senior High School part of?
West Central Senior High School is part of West Central Community School District.
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