West Central Charter High School

Summary:

West Central Charter High School is a public charter high school located in Maynard, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 82. The school is part of the West Central Community School District, which is ranked 292 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Central Charter High School faces several challenges, including declining statewide rankings, lower test scores, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are below the state and district averages for all grade levels. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.77% to 52.33% over the past three school years. Despite these challenges, West Central Charter High School spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio than the nearby schools, such as Dunkerton High School, Tripoli Middle/Senior High School, and North Fayette Valley High School, which all have higher test scores and better statewide rankings.

The school's statewide ranking has been declining over the past few years, from a high of 28 out of 320 Iowa high schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 300 out of 338 in 2023-2024. This significant drop in the school's performance compared to other high schools in the state suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its strategies and resource allocation to improve student outcomes and better serve the needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655

(563) 637-2283

District: West Central Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
300^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,474

Feeder schools for West Central Charter High School:

Elementary:

West Central PK - 8 School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.6

Number of students: 82

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Central Charter High School ranks worse than 88.8% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Central Charter High School is 7.6. (See more...)

Compare West Central Charter High School employs 10.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Central Charter High School is $18,474.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Central Charter High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks West Central Charter High School 300^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See West Central Charter High School in the ranking list.)

West Central Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central Community School District 292^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Central Charter High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2017	45.22	217^th	325	33.2%
2018	79.81	28^th	320	91.3%
2019	56.19	146^th	327	55.4%
2021	58.50	140^th	327	57.2%
2022	53.12	167^th	332	49.7%
2023	45.69	208^th	336	38.1%
2024	17.55	300^th	338	11.2%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Central Charter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2009	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2010	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2011	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2014	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2015	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2016	85	0	2	1	1	0	0	89
2017	75	0	2	1	0	0	1	79
2018	71	0	2	1	0	0	0	74
2019	78	0	1	1	0	0	0	80
2020	85	0	1	0	0	0	0	86
2021	76	0	0	3	0	0	0	79
2022	77	4	0	3	0	0	2	86
2023	74	1	0	5	0	0	2	82

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 Central Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	0	0.3	0.0	n/a
2009	0	0.1	n/a	n/a
2010	0	0.1	0.0	n/a
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2012	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2013	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2014	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2015	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	89	10.0	8.9	36
2017	79	9.2	8.5	35.4
2018	74	13.9	5.3	39.2
2019	80	12.9	6.1	46.3
2020	86	13.6	6.3	46.5
2021	79	13.2	5.9	41.8
2022	86	12.6	6.7	52.3
2023	82	10.7	7.6	51.2

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 Central Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	0	0.3	0.0	n/a
2009	0	0.1	n/a	n/a
2010	0	0.1	0.0	n/a
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2012	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2013	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2014	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2015	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	89	10.0	8.9	36
2017	79	9.2	8.5	35.4
2018	74	13.9	5.3	39.2
2019	80	12.9	6.1	46.3
2020	86	13.6	6.3	46.5
2021	79	13.2	5.9	41.8
2022	86	12.6	6.7	52.3
2023	82	10.7	7.6	51.2

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 Central Charter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$307 (1.7%)	$18,165 (98.3%)	$18,474

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Central Charter High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 146^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 208^th of 336 High schools	17.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Charter High School)	100	75	25%
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Community School District)	100	75	25%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Central Charter High School)	40	70	30%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Central Community School District)	40	70	30%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Charter High School)	84.2	77.8	6.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Community School District)	84.2	77.8	6.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Central Charter High School)	63.2	88.9	25.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Central Community School District)	63.2	88.9	25.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	80	82	2.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	5	400%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	78	74	5.1%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.3%	51.2%	5%

Schools Near West Central Charter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Central Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	305 Pember	Maynard	50655	Fayette County	West Central Community School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 637-2283	82	11	7.6	51.2%	74 (90.2%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	17.6	300^th of 338 public high schools	11.2%		45.7	208^th of 336 public high schools	38.1%	92				52.0	65.0	68.4				52.0	40.0	57.9		35.0	$18,474	$307	$18,165
Oelwein High School	Public	9-12	315 8th Ave SE	Oelwein	50662	Fayette County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 283-2731	314	27	11.5	45.5%	270 (86.0%)	3 (1.0%)	21 (6.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	20.5	293^rd of 338 public high schools	13.3%		21.3	290^th of 336 public high schools	13.7%	3				65.8	63.2	57.1				54.2	48.3	61.9		43.7	$18,811	$1,466	$17,345
Sumner-Fredericksburg High School	Public	9-12	802 West Sixth Street	Sumner	50674	Bremer County	Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 578-3341	260	19	13.6	28.5%	233 (89.6%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	49.8	193^rd of 338 public high schools	42.9%		55.9	159^th of 336 public high schools	52.7%	34				57.1	70.3	72.2				59.5	78.1	72.2		64.1	$15,045	$72	$14,973
Starmont High School	Public	9-12	3202 40th St	Arlington	50606	Fayette County	Starmont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 933-4598	191	20	9.5	56.5%	182 (95.3%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	62.9	128^th of 338 public high schools	62.1%		38.1	240^th of 336 public high schools	28.6%	112				87.0	72.7	76.6				71.7	72.7	76.6		57.6	$18,632	$658	$17,974
North Fayette Valley High School	Public	9-12	600 N Pine St	West Union	52175	Fayette County	North Fayette Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 422-3851	333	30	11.2	42.3%	298 (89.5%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	56.2	166^th of 338 public high schools	50.9%		64.4	112^th of 336 public high schools	66.7%	54				82.6	73.5	68.4				76.7	67.6	67.1		63.2	$19,449	$642	$18,808
Wapsie Valley High School	Public	7-12	RR 2 2535 Viking Ave	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 638-6711	304	22	13.7	18.1%	297 (97.7%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	34.6	261^st of 338 public high schools	22.8%		53.8	167^th of 336 public high schools	50.3%	94		77.5	69.6	70.2	65.5	72.5		80.0	80.0	59.6	63.8	72.5	66.7	36.2	$13,502	$255	$13,248
Tripoli Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	209 8th Ave SW	Tripoli	50676	Bremer County	Tripoli Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 882-4202	185	21	8.8	43.2%	170 (91.9%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	56.5	165^th of 338 public high schools	51.2%		58.6	145^th of 336 public high schools	56.8%	20	61.9	82.6	93.8	84.6	84.8	75.0	57.1	78.3	50.0	53.8	57.6	60.0	75.0	84.8	$15,113	$291	$14,821
Dunkerton High School	Public	6-12	509 Canfield	Dunkerton	50626	Black Hawk County	Dunkerton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 822-4295	211	20	10.7	38.4%	193 (91.5%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.2%)	56	170^th of 338 public high schools	49.7%		50.3	185^th of 336 public high schools	44.9%	15	83.3	77.3	75.0	76.0	90.0	67.6	79.2	81.8	78.6	64.0	73.3	62.2	60.7	70.0	$15,242	$249	$14,993

Frequently Asked Questions about West Central Charter High School

What schools feed into West Central Charter High School?

West Central Charter High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Central PK - 8 School

Is West Central Charter High School a good school?

West Central Charter High School ranks in the bottom 11.2% of Iowa high schools.

What district is West Central Charter High School in?

West Central Community School District

What is the racial makeup of West Central Charter High School?

Students at West Central Charter High School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend West Central Charter High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 82 students attended West Central Charter High School.

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