West Fork High School serves 203 students in grades 9-12.
West Fork High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Fork High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
West Fork High School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Fork High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of West Fork High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#757 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
91%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Fork High School's ranking?
West Fork High School is ranked #757 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are West Fork High School often compared to?
West Fork High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton-dumont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Fork High School?
The graduation rate of West Fork High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Fork High School?
203 students attend West Fork High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Fork High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Fork High School?
West Fork High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Fork High School offer ?
West Fork High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Fork High School part of?
West Fork High School is part of West Fork Comm School District.
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