Serving 250 students in grades 9-12, West Sioux 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 250 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
West Sioux 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 Sioux High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Sioux High School is ranked #973 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Sioux High School?
The graduation rate of West Sioux High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend West Sioux High School?
250 students attend West Sioux High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of West Sioux High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Sioux High School?
West Sioux High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Sioux High School offer ?
West Sioux High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Sioux High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 250 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
