West High School
Tel:
(563)723-5600
- West High School serves 1,714 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West 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 bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 24%.
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%)
School Overview
- West High School's student population of 1,714 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,714 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 124 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The 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 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1064 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 76% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 11% |
| Black | 11% | 6% |
| White | 64% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 84% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Davenport Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 477 students
0.3 miles
2002 N Clark St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563)723-6950 0.3 K-5 477 - Davenport Children's Village West Grades: PK | 179 students
0.5 miles
1757 West 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
(563)336-7800 0.5 PK 179 - 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 | 628 students
1.5 miles
1934 W 5th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563)445-5100 1.5 6-8 628 - Davenport Monroe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 405 students
1.5 miles
1926 W 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563)723-6850 1.5 K-5 405
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