West High School
Tel:
(563)723-5600
- West High School serves 1,766 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
West High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- West High School's student population of 1,766 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,766 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 127 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. 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 | #1089 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 75% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 11% |
| Black | 10% | 6% |
| White | 66% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 89% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Davenport Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West High School is Mid City High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Frank L Smart Intermediate (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wilson Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Davenport Wilson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 480 students
0.3 miles
2002 N Clark St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563)723-6950 0.3 K-5 480 - Davenport Children's Village West Grades: PK | 214 students
0.5 miles
1757 West 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
(563)336-7800 0.5 PK 214 - Davenport Jackson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 339 students
1.2 miles
1307 Wisconsin
Davenport, IA 52804
(563)723-6650 1.2 K-5 339 - Davenport Frank L Smart Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 629 students
1.5 miles
1934 W 5th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563)445-5100 1.5 6-8 629 - Davenport Monroe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 441 students
1.5 miles
1926 W 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563)723-6850 1.5 K-5 441
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