Serving 114 students in grades 6-12, Westside Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Westside Junior-senior High School's student population of 114 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westside Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Junior-senior High School is 0.42, 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
#144 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
74%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Westside Junior-senior High School is ranked #144 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westside Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Westside Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Westside Junior-senior High School?
114 students attend Westside Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Westside Junior-senior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Junior-senior High School?
Westside Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside Junior-senior High School offer ?
Westside Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Junior-senior High School part of?
Westside Junior-senior High School is part of Ar-We-Va Comm School District.
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