Iowa City High School vs. West Senior High School
Should you attend Iowa City High School or West Senior 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
Iowa City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
West Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,599 students
1,503 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
96 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#529 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
62%
Graduation Rate
94%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
423
409
Grade 10 Students
423
393
Grade 11 Students
398
357
Grade 12 Students
355
344
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
20%
12%
% Black
19%
26%
% White
52%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
