Serving 1,503 students in grades 9-12, West Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
West Senior 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 Senior High School is 0.70, 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend West Senior High School?
1,503 students attend West Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of West Senior High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Senior High School?
West Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Senior High School offer ?
West Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Senior High School part of?
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
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