Cedar Falls High School vs. West High School
Should you attend Cedar Falls High School or West 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
Cedar Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,302 students in grades 10-12, Cedar Falls High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,652 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 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,302 students
1,652 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#314 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#936 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
57%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
555
Grade 10 Students
480
452
Grade 11 Students
422
318
Grade 12 Students
400
327
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
4%
20%
% White
85%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
14%
