West Senior High School
- West Senior High School serves 1,993 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 78%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- West Senior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
West Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- West Senior High School's student population of 1,993 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,993 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 101 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Senior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,252 schools in Iowa (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Senior High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #362 out of 1,252 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 10% |
| Black | 18% | 6% |
| White | 65% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.24 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Iowa City Community School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Senior High School is Iowa City High School (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northwest Junior High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Weber Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Iowa City Weber Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 422 students
1.0 miles
3850 Rohret Road
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319)688-1170 1.0 K-6 422 - Coralville Norman Borlaug Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 470 students
1.1 miles
1000 Kennedy Parkway
Coralville, IA 52241
(319)688-1155 1.1 PK-6 470 - Iowa City Ernest Horn Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 497 students
1.4 miles
600 Koser Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319)688-1115 1.4 K-6 497 - Coralville Central Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 439 students
1.6 miles
501 6th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319)688-1100 1.6 PK-6 439 - Coralville Northwest Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 617 students
1.8 miles
1507 8th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319)688-1060 1.8 7-8 617
School Reviews
| 5 Quality of academic programs --excellent
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities --multiple selections
Academic or athletic awards --above state and national average
Facilities --nice...modern...
Level of parent involvement --very supportive - Posted by Parent - jlort |
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