Westside Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Westside Junior-Senior High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the Ar-We-Va Community School District in Westside, Iowa, with a student population of 106. The school is ranked 14th out of 338 Iowa high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westside Junior-Senior High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 95% of 10th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.02% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. Additionally, Westside Junior-Senior High School spends $20,284 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools and the state average, suggesting a greater investment in resources and support for students.

While Westside Junior-Senior High School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 21.8 compared to nearby schools, it also has a more diverse student population, with 19.81% Hispanic students, 1.89% African American students, and 3.77% students of two or more races in 2022-2023. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools, which is a positive indicator of the school's commitment to inclusivity and equity. Overall, Westside Junior-Senior High School stands out as a high-performing school with a strong focus on academic excellence and a diverse student population, despite facing some challenges in supporting students from lower-income families and ensuring personalized attention.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 108 Clinton St
       Westside, IA  51467


(712) 663-4311

District: Ar-We-Va Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,284 Help


Feeder schools for Westside Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  106

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.5%
Hispanic:
19.8%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33% Help


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Compare Details Westside Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 70.3% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Westside Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 95.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Westside Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside Junior-Senior High School is $20,284.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Westside Junior-Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Westside Junior-Senior High School 100th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Westside Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Westside Junior-Senior High School 14th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Westside Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Ar-We-Va Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ar-We-Va Community School District 26th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westside Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 63.88 111th 349 68.2%
2013 79.52 26th 350 92.6%
2014 83.55 17th 337 95.0%
2015 73.15 65th 349 81.4%
2016 64.23 116th 343 66.2%
2017 74.17 56th 327 82.9%
2018 67.43 96th 318 69.8%
2019 56.92 150th 342 56.1%
2021 76.87 53rd 324 83.6%
2022 77.65 54th 337 84.0%
2023 81.87 29th 334 91.3%
2024 68.15 100th 337 70.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Westside Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 81.20 28th 351 92.0%
2013 91.73 1st 351 99.7%
2014 60.95 143rd 322 55.6%
2017 75.34 63rd 325 80.6%
2018 80.94 22nd 320 93.1%
2019 57.71 139th 327 57.5%
2021 51.37 177th 327 45.9%
2022 53.76 164th 332 50.6%
2023 66.64 102nd 336 69.6%
2024 85.71 14th 338 95.9%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Westside Junior-Senior High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Westside Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1989 155 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1990 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1991 145 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1992 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1993 184 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1994 188 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1995 216 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1996 216 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1997 200 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1998 249 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1999 249 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2000 248 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2001 262 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2002 251 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 255
2003 251 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 255
2004 261 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2005 244 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2006 222 9 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2007 216 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2008 184 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2009 165 0 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2010 146 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 162
2011 132 1 0 14 0 0 0 0 147
2012 125 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 134
2013 114 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 123
2014 98 2 0 7 0 0 0 0 107
2015 98 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 106
2016 97 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 107
2017 95 4 0 12 0 0 0 0 111
2018 79 3 0 14 0 0 0 0 96
2019 86 3 0 17 0 0 0 0 106
2020 94 3 0 18 0 0 2 0 117
2021 89 1 0 16 0 0 4 0 110
2022 81 2 0 21 0 0 4 0 108
2023 79 2 0 21 0 0 4 0 106

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westside Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 158 14.3 11.0 19.6
1989 156 13.7 11.3 11.5
1990 143 13.2 10.8 16.1
1991 145 13.4 10.8 22.8
1992 164 14.0 11.7 20.1
1993 186 14.9 12.5 11.3
1994 188 14.5 13.0 14.4
1995 219 15.2 14.4 19.2
1996 219 15.2 14.4 19.2
1997 202 15.8 12.8 18.8
1998 249 22.1 11.3 14.1
1999 251 20.5 12.2 26.7
2000 249 21.1 11.8 26.1
2001 262 22.5 11.6 28.2
2002 255 20.0 12.8 34.9
2003 255 20.0 12.8 34.9
2004 268 20.0 13.4 32.5
2005 254 20.0 12.7 32.3
2006 233 19.8 11.8 33.5
2007 227 19.8 11.5 32.6
2008 194 19.8 9.8 30.9
2009 176 19.8 8.9 17
2010 162 13.5 11.9 20.4
2011 147 15.8 9.2 21.1
2012 134 14.8 9.0 18.7
2013 123 13.0 9.3 17.9
2014 107 13.2 8.0 28
2015 106 14.0 7.5 27.4
2016 107 13.0 8.2 33.6
2017 111 7.6 14.5 36
2018 96 9.4 10.1 31.3
2019 106 4.9 21.5 39.6
2020 117 4.9 23.8 43.6
2021 110 4.9 22.4 43.6
2022 108 4.9 21.9 36.1
2023 106 4.8 21.8 33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westside Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 158 14.3 11.0 19.6
1989 156 13.7 11.3 11.5
1990 143 13.2 10.8 16.1
1991 145 13.4 10.8 22.8
1992 164 14.0 11.7 20.1
1993 186 14.9 12.5 11.3
1994 188 14.5 13.0 14.4
1995 219 15.2 14.4 19.2
1996 219 15.2 14.4 19.2
1997 202 15.8 12.8 18.8
1998 249 22.1 11.3 14.1
1999 251 20.5 12.2 26.7
2000 249 21.1 11.8 26.1
2001 262 22.5 11.6 28.2
2002 255 20.0 12.8 34.9
2003 255 20.0 12.8 34.9
2004 268 20.0 13.4 32.5
2005 254 20.0 12.7 32.3
2006 233 19.8 11.8 33.5
2007 227 19.8 11.5 32.6
2008 194 19.8 9.8 30.9
2009 176 19.8 8.9 17
2010 162 13.5 11.9 20.4
2011 147 15.8 9.2 21.1
2012 134 14.8 9.0 18.7
2013 123 13.0 9.3 17.9
2014 107 13.2 8.0 28
2015 106 14.0 7.5 27.4
2016 107 13.0 8.2 33.6
2017 111 7.6 14.5 36
2018 96 9.4 10.1 31.3
2019 106 4.9 21.5 39.6
2020 117 4.9 23.8 43.6
2021 110 4.9 22.4 43.6
2022 108 4.9 21.9 36.1
2023 106 4.8 21.8 33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westside Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $449 (2.2%) $19,835 (97.8%) $20,284

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westside Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 29th of 334 Middle schools
 35.2%
Ranks 139th of 327 High schoolsRanks 102nd of 336 High schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Junior-Senior High School)52.693.3
 40.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)52.693.3
 40.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westside Junior-Senior High School)63.286.7
 23.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)63.286.7
 23.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Junior-Senior High School)81.894.7
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)81.894.7
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westside Junior-Senior High School)81.873.7
 8.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)81.873.7
 8.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Junior-Senior High School)92.384.6
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)92.384.6
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westside Junior-Senior High School)84.684.6
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)84.684.6
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Junior-Senior High School)7575
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)7575
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Westside Junior-Senior High School)68.862.5
 6.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)68.862.5
 6.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Junior-Senior High School)76.584.6
 8.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)76.584.6
 8.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.469.9
 1.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Westside Junior-Senior High School)70.669.2
 1.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)70.669.2
 1.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.960.2
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students106106
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1721
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White8679
 8.1%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.6%33%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Junior-Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 106 students attended Westside Junior-Senior High School.

Yes! Westside Junior-Senior High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 14th of 338 Iowa high schools.

Students at Westside Junior-Senior High School are 75% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Westside Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School


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