West Senior High School
- Public
- IOWA CITY, IA
Public School
West Senior High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- IOWA CITY, IA
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 318 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Health & Safetygrade B+
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade A minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
71%
Percent Proficient - Math
73%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1400
111 responses
Average ACT
29
383 responses
AP Enrollment
43%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$49,075
National
$62,843Median Rent
$967
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$215,100
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade 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. 39 responsesPoll
77%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 39 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,460
Free or Reduced Lunch
34%
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 40 responses73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 40 responses93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 40 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$70,964
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.4%
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 59 responses90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 59 responses85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 59 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$15,446 / year
National
$12,23993%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 61 responses57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 61 responses80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 61 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rating 4.01 out of 5 318 reviews
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I liked the diversity that is at West High School. One thing that I would love to change is how they prepare us for college. For example, when and how we start looking into college applications and scholarships. Overall, West High is an amazing school!
It is a high-end acedemic school, with large extracurricular programs and many competitions. It has many resources for students, and it is open to making changes when it sees fit. The teachers are usually encouraging students to do their best. The only real complaint I have is it creates an environment of academic competition among students, making students who have anything less than a 3.5 GPA feel inferior. It has large facilities and is always expanding its curriculum.
I am a soon to be senior attending West High, and I can attest to the fact that West High is an excellent school. The teachers are amazing for the most part, although there are some good ones and some bad ones. The environment is one that allows students to succeed, with plenty of resources available, provided by librarians and others. And the athletic programs are very good, as numerous athletes who can succeed attend this school. Although there are some issues such as crowding in the cafeteria, I am glad the administration is willing to do something about it. Plenty of clubs at this school too, and the administration does an excellent job at promoting inclusivity. West High Best High.