West High School vs. East High School
Should you attend West High School or East 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
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Diversity
East 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 1,652 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).
Serving 1,022 students in grades 9-12, East 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 57% (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 61% 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
1,652 students
1,022 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#936 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1104 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
555
335
Grade 10 Students
452
293
Grade 11 Students
318
227
Grade 12 Students
327
167
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
17%
% Black
20%
32%
% White
49%
39%
% Hawaiian
4%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
13%
