Davenport West High School is a public four year high school located in Davenport, Iowa. Their athletic mascot is the Freddy the Falcon. The school has almost 200 classes and nearly 1,500 students.
Serving 1,442 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 36% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West High School's student population of 1,442 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
West High 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 High School is 0.62, which is more 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
#1190 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
14%
7%
White
57%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Freddy The Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West High School's ranking?
West High School is ranked #1190 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are West High School often compared to?
West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 74%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,442 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of West High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West High School part of?
West High School is part of Davenport Comm School District.
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