West Monona High School serves 200 students in grades 9-12.
West Monona 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 55-59% (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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Monona High School's student population of 200 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
West Monona 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 Monona High School is 0.27, 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
#799 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
4%
n/a

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
3%
12%

Black
1%
7%

White
85%
73%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Monona High School's ranking?
West Monona High School is ranked #799 out of 1,221 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% 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%.
How many students attend West Monona High School?
200 students attend West Monona High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of West Monona High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Monona High School?
West Monona High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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