West Senior High School vs. Iowa City High School
Should you attend West Senior High School or Iowa City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Iowa City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,599 students in grades 9-12, Iowa City 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 62% (which is lower 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 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,503 students
1,599 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#529 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#656 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
69%
Graduation Rate
94%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
409
423
Grade 10 Students
393
423
Grade 11 Students
357
398
Grade 12 Students
344
355
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
20%
% Black
26%
19%
% White
46%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
