Serving 466 students in grades 9-12, West Delaware High School ranks in the top 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 65% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 466 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
West Delaware High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Delaware High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Delaware High School?
The graduation rate of West Delaware High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend West Delaware High School?
466 students attend West Delaware High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Delaware High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Delaware High School?
West Delaware High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Delaware High School offer ?
West Delaware High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Delaware High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 466 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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