West Senior High School
- West Senior High School serves 1,587 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Senior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 24%.
Top Placements
West Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Senior High School's student population of 1,587 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,587 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Senior High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Senior High School is 0.60, 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 | #202 out of 1232 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 76% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 11% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 11% |
| Black | 17% | 6% |
| White | 60% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Iowa City Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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: PK-6 | 496 students
1.0 miles
3850 Rohret Road
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319)688-1170 1.0 PK-6 496 - Coralville Norman Borlaug Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 494 students
1.1 miles
1000 Kennedy Parkway
Coralville, IA 52241
(319)688-1155 1.1 PK-6 494 - Iowa City Ernest Horn Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 412 students
1.4 miles
600 Koser Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319)688-1115 1.4 K-6 412 - Coralville Central Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 465 students
1.6 miles
501 6th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319)688-1100 1.6 PK-6 465 - Coralville Northwest Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 730 students
1.8 miles
1507 8th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319)688-1060 1.8 7-8 730
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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