West Hancock High School

Summary:

West Hancock High School is a public high school located in Britt, Iowa, serving 162 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the West Hancock Community School District, which is ranked 31 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Hancock 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 the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 9th grade students scored 87% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.9%. Similarly, the school's 10th grade students scored 78% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 66%. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Iowa high schools in recent years, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 11 students per teacher over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Belmond-Klemme Community Junior-Senior High School, Belmond-Klemme Community School District, West Hancock High School stands out in terms of its academic performance, statewide ranking, and student-teacher ratio. This suggests that West Hancock High School is a high-performing school that consistently delivers strong academic results and maintains a positive statewide reputation.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 420 9th Ave SW
       Britt, IA  50423-0278


(641) 843-3863

District: West Hancock Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
85th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,943 Help


Feeder schools for West Hancock High School:

Elementary:    West Hancock Elementary School
Middle:    West Hancock Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  162

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.6%
Hispanic:
17.3%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Hancock High School ranks better than 74.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.6%), Hispanic (17.3%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Hancock High School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Hancock High School is $16,943.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Hancock High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Hancock High School 85th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See West Hancock High School in the ranking list.)

West Hancock Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hancock Community School District 31st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Hancock High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 24.86 307th 351 12.5%
2013 22.63 312th 351 11.1%
2014 22.64 276th 322 14.3%
2015 43.75 226th 324 30.2%
2016 32.63 245th 320 23.4%
2017 58.25 158th 325 51.4%
2018 67.21 110th 320 65.6%
2019 72.50 73rd 327 77.7%
2021 67.15 96th 327 70.6%
2022 80.49 42nd 332 87.3%
2023 84.38 23rd 336 93.2%
2024 71.27 85th 338 74.9%
See the entire list of Iowa High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

West Hancock High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Hancock High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 236 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1989 263 0 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1990 242 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1991 242 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1992 257 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1993 250 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 260
1994 249 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 263 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1996 263 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1997 266 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1998 283 0 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1999 274 0 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2000 267 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2001 250 1 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2002 209 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 209 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 186 0 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2005 171 0 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 190
2006 186 2 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2007 185 0 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2008 193 13 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 211
2009 209 15 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 232
2010 182 2 2 13 1 0 2 0 202
2011 175 2 3 16 1 0 3 0 200
2012 170 1 2 16 0 0 3 0 192
2013 160 1 2 21 0 0 3 0 187
2014 164 4 2 23 0 0 2 0 195
2015 154 3 1 21 0 0 1 0 180
2016 142 1 0 22 0 0 2 0 167
2017 145 3 0 23 0 0 1 0 172
2018 138 2 1 24 0 0 0 0 165
2019 144 3 1 30 0 0 1 0 179
2020 154 4 1 24 0 0 3 0 186
2021 144 2 2 26 0 0 2 0 176
2022 135 3 1 27 0 0 3 0 169
2023 129 1 1 28 0 0 3 0 162

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 West Hancock High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 240 19.2 12.5 12.9
1989 275 22.6 12.1 13.8
1990 246 20.8 11.8 12.6
1991 252 21.2 11.8 12.3
1992 265 21.0 12.6 12.5
1993 260 21.2 12.3 8.5
1994 256 20.0 12.8 13.3
1995 270 20.5 13.2 11.1
1996 270 20.5 13.2 11.1
1997 273 20.5 13.3 14.3
1998 296 22.9 12.9 11.8
1999 287 22.9 12.5 21.3
2000 278 21.9 12.7 20.1
2001 267 21.9 12.2 22.5
2002 225 26.9 8.4 21.3
2003 225 26.9 8.4 21.3
2004 205 20.0 10.3 24.9
2005 190 20.0 9.5 27.4
2006 203 15.5 13.1 31.5
2007 199 14.0 14.2 27.1
2008 211 15.8 13.4 27.5
2009 232 15.8 14.7 30.2
2010 202 15.5 12.9 32.7
2011 200 16.5 12.1 36
2012 192 14.5 13.1 35.4
2013 187 14.9 12.4 34.2
2014 195 14.2 13.6 37.9
2015 180 15.0 12.0 40
2016 167 15.0 11.1 42.5
2017 172 14.1 12.1 38.4
2018 165 17.3 9.5 37
2019 179 17.3 10.3 41.3
2020 186 16.5 11.2 33.9
2021 176 16.5 10.6 36.4
2022 169 15.3 11.0 35.5
2023 162 15.9 10.1 33.3

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 West Hancock High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 240 19.2 12.5 12.9
1989 275 22.6 12.1 13.8
1990 246 20.8 11.8 12.6
1991 252 21.2 11.8 12.3
1992 265 21.0 12.6 12.5
1993 260 21.2 12.3 8.5
1994 256 20.0 12.8 13.3
1995 270 20.5 13.2 11.1
1996 270 20.5 13.2 11.1
1997 273 20.5 13.3 14.3
1998 296 22.9 12.9 11.8
1999 287 22.9 12.5 21.3
2000 278 21.9 12.7 20.1
2001 267 21.9 12.2 22.5
2002 225 26.9 8.4 21.3
2003 225 26.9 8.4 21.3
2004 205 20.0 10.3 24.9
2005 190 20.0 9.5 27.4
2006 203 15.5 13.1 31.5
2007 199 14.0 14.2 27.1
2008 211 15.8 13.4 27.5
2009 232 15.8 14.7 30.2
2010 202 15.5 12.9 32.7
2011 200 16.5 12.1 36
2012 192 14.5 13.1 35.4
2013 187 14.9 12.4 34.2
2014 195 14.2 13.6 37.9
2015 180 15.0 12.0 40
2016 167 15.0 11.1 42.5
2017 172 14.1 12.1 38.4
2018 165 17.3 9.5 37
2019 179 17.3 10.3 41.3
2020 186 16.5 11.2 33.9
2021 176 16.5 10.6 36.4
2022 169 15.3 11.0 35.5
2023 162 15.9 10.1 33.3

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 West Hancock High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,042 (6.2%) $15,901 (93.8%) $16,943

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Hancock High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 73rd of 327 High schoolsRanks 23rd of 336 High schools
 15.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock High School)82.987.2
 4.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Community School District)82.987.2
 4.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock High School)85.482.1
 3.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Community School District)85.482.1
 3.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock High School)72.390
 17.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Community School District)72.390
 17.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock High School)78.785
 6.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Community School District)78.785
 6.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students179162
 9.5%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic3028
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White144129
 10.4%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.3%33.3%
 8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Hancock High School

Students at West Hancock High School are 80% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 162 students attended West Hancock High School.

West Hancock High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Hancock Elementary School
Middle : West Hancock Middle School

West Hancock High School ranks 85th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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