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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,634 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 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,252 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 40% (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 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,634 students
1,252 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1070 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1148 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
54%
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
420
313
Grade 10 Students
449
360
Grade 11 Students
380
283
Grade 12 Students
385
296
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
4%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
43%
42%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
35%
36%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
