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West Senior High School

2901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States
+1 (319) 688-1050
http://www.iowacityschools.org/wesths
7.3
Overall Rating

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West Senior High School Overview

About This School

West Senior High School is a public high in Iowa City, Iowa, serving 1,514 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 74% in ELA and 71% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 94 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $80,493. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 379 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 53% male and 46% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population includes 45% White, 28% Black, 11% Hispanic, 10% Asian, and 5% students of two or more races.

1,514
Total Students
Grade 9-12
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
94 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts74%
Mathematics71%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Johnson County
Students per Counselor
379:1

West Senior High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

74%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 65%State Avg: 70%
71%
Mathematics
City Avg: 58%State Avg: 65%
N/A
Science

Class Information

16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 12.6:1
State Avg: 14.5:1
379
Students per Counselor

West Senior High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
94

Average Teacher Salary

$80,493
City Avg: $80,493
State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Students per Counselor379:1

West Senior High School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.3%
Male
46.24%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,514 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White44.98%
Hispanic11.43%
Asian9.97%
Black27.94%
Two or More Races5.02%
Native American0.07%

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Senior High School

Q: What is West Senior High School?

A: West Senior High School is a high public located in Iowa City.

Q: How many students attend West Senior High School?

A: West Senior High School has approximately 1,514 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Senior High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Senior High School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about West Senior High School

West Senior High School is a public high in Iowa City, Iowa, serving 1,514 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 74% in ELA and 71% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 94 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $80,493. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 379 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 53% male and 46% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population includes 45% White, 28% Black, 11% Hispanic, 10% Asian, and 5% students of two or more races.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About West Senior High School - Iowa City, IA

Quick Facts about West Senior High School
School NameWest Senior High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location2901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246, Iowa City, IA
CountyJohnson County
Phone+1 (319) 688-1050
Total Students1,514
Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Full-Time Teachers94
Rating7.3/10
ELA Proficiency74%
Math Proficiency71%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Senior High School

What is West Senior High School?

West Senior High School is a high public located in Iowa City.

How many students attend West Senior High School?

West Senior High School has approximately 1,514 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Senior High School is 16:1.

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