A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    B
  7. Administration
    A+
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    A-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Address
2901 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
Telephone
(319) 688-1050
Website
iowacityschools.org/pages/ICCSD

West Senior High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
82%
Percent Proficient - Math
87%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1420
47 responses
Average ACT
29
185 responses
AP Enrollment
51%
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Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
82%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.33 responses
Poll
79%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.33 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 92 responses
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  • Basketball games and home football games.
    23%
  • West High Mini Dance Marathon and football games
    13%
  • West High Mini Dance Marathon
    12%
  • High school musical
    12%
  • Sporting events
    11%
  • Prom
    10%
  • Football games and "Big Pig" relays
    5%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,973
Free or Reduced Lunch
22%
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.34 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.34 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.34 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
8.3%
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.53 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.53 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.53 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$12,296/ year
National
$12,239
95%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.55 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.55 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.55 responses
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I graduated from West in 2014. I loved the environment of West High. The teachers were engaged, the students were motivated and success was tradition. West High prepared me well for college as far as atmosphere, and academics. Highly recommended. Go Torjans!
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West offers a lot of opportunities for high school students to gain a head start for college! There are many clubs that offer any type of student to get involved. The school excels at sports and in academics and is full of diverse, talented people. The staff is nice, and the campus is large and beautiful. West is largely recognized by colleges and is one of the top high schools in Iowa.
My school is very dedicated to helping every student whether you have a 4.0 or a 2.0 you can always ask for help! They are always listening to the students and what they have to say. For example we used to not have a Grammar course because many people didn't see why we would need it and after a discussion with students they spoke with officials and eventually they created a Grammar course for the students to enroll in. All clubs at our school are student run and have such a great variety there is almost a club for anything you can imagine. We have a Business Professionals of America club (I am involved with), Jump rope club, Poetry club, Philosophy club, Zombie club, 1440 (a volunteer club), Best Buddies (special needs clubs) and so many others.