Serving 65 students in grades 10-12, West Academy Alternative 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Academy Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Academy Alternative School's student population of 65 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Academy Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Academy Alternative School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1226 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
85%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Academy Alternative School's ranking?
West Academy Alternative School is ranked #1226 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Academy Alternative School?
The graduation rate of West Academy Alternative School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend West Academy Alternative School?
65 students attend West Academy Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of West Academy Alternative School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Academy Alternative School?
West Academy Alternative School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Academy Alternative School offer ?
West Academy Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Academy Alternative School part of?
West Academy Alternative School is part of Newton Comm School District.
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