Serving 161 students in grades 9-12, West Monona 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Monona High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Onawa, IA school district, covering approximately 230.9 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Monona High School's student population of 161 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
161 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Monona High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Monona High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
n/a
Showing 2004–2019. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 is West Monona High School's ranking?
West Monona High School is ranked #630 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Monona High School?
The graduation rate of West Monona High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend West Monona High School?
161 students attend West Monona High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of West Monona High School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Monona High School?
West Monona High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Monona High School offer ?
West Monona High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Monona High School part of?
West Monona High School is part of West Monona Comm School District.
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