Liberty High School vs. West Senior High School
Should you attend Liberty 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
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
West Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,167 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 30% 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 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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
1,167 students
1,503 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
96 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#529 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
62%
Graduation Rate
97%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
301
409
Grade 10 Students
294
393
Grade 11 Students
302
357
Grade 12 Students
270
344
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
12%
26%
% White
69%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
