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Serving 1,308 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 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,660 students in grades 9-12, North 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 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,308 students
1,660 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
76 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
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Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1223 schools in IA (Bottom 50%)
#1097 out of 1223 schools in IA (Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
51%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
Graduation Rate
87%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
86%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
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Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
319
490
Grade 10 Students
319
424
Grade 11 Students
364
397
Grade 12 Students
306
349
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