Serving 1,469 students in grades 9-12, West 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 36% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 74%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,469 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of West High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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