West High School is a public high school in Sioux City, Iowa, serving 1,252 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Sioux City Community School District, which is ranked 269 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
West High School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (42.49%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 2.25% to 24.21% Hispanic students. The school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in ISASP test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rates were 66.9% in ELA, 56.9% in Math, and 52.6% in Science, compared to the state averages of 73.8%, 66%, and 59.5%, respectively. Additionally, West High School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.72% to 76.04% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the 15.95% to 64.08% range at other nearby schools.
While West High School faces challenges, the data suggests there are opportunities for improvement. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low compared to other nearby schools, which could be an asset in addressing student needs. Additionally, the nearby Woodbury Central Community School District, Lawton-Bronson Community School District, Hinton Community School District, and Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District all have significantly higher test scores and state rankings than West High School, suggesting potential for the school to learn from their practices and strategies.
Students at West High School are 42% Hispanic, 36% White, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,252 students attended West High School.
Sioux City Community School District
West High School ranks in the bottom 10.4% of Iowa high schools.
West High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Liberty Elementary SchoolElementary : Loess Hills ElementaryElementary : Riverside Elementary SchoolMiddle : West Middle School