North High School vs. West High School
Should you attend North 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
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Diversity
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,303 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 35% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,442 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 36% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,303 students
1,442 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1163 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1190 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Graduation Rate
82%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
309
375
Grade 10 Students
335
355
Grade 11 Students
345
358
Grade 12 Students
314
354
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
16%
% Black
25%
14%
% White
48%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
