Is West Lyon High School a good school?

Yes. West Lyon High School ranks in the top 9.8% of Iowa high schools.

How many students attend West Lyon High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 284 students attended West Lyon High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Lyon High School?

Students at West Lyon High School are 92% White, 8% Hispanic.

What schools feed into West Lyon High School?

West Lyon High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : West Lyon Elementary School Middle : West Lyon Junior High School

West Lyon High School in Inwood IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details West Lyon High School ranks better than 90.2% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Lyon High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (7.7%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Lyon High School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare West Lyon High School employs 19.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Lyon High School is $16,584.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks West Lyon High School 33^rd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See West Lyon High School in the ranking list.)

West Lyon Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Lyon Community School District 18^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Lyon High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	69.31	99^th	351	71.8%
2013	77.77	43^rd	351	87.7%
2014	85.56	16^th	322	95.0%
2015	68.69	102^nd	324	68.5%
2016	94.54	2^nd	320	99.4%
2017	92.10	4^th	325	98.8%
2018	70.49	94^th	320	70.6%
2019	83.59	21^st	327	93.6%
2021	91.47	6^th	327	98.2%
2022	88.51	11^th	332	96.7%
2023	88.64	14^th	336	95.8%
2024	79.89	33^rd	338	90.2%

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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 Lyon High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	249	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	254
1989	230	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	236
1990	235	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
1991	245	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	248
1992	266	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	270
1993	283	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	285
1994	304	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	308
1995	311	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	316
1996	311	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	316
1997	326	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	331
1998	317	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	319
1999	303	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	304
2000	277	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	280
2001	253	3	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	258
2002	233	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	237
2003	233	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	237
2004	262	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	265
2005	264	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	266
2006	251	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
2007	233	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	237
2008	209	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	213
2009	212	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	217
2010	208	0	0	7	0	0	0	215
2011	206	0	0	10	0	0	0	216
2012	204	0	0	12	0	0	0	216
2013	198	0	0	10	1	0	1	210
2014	209	0	0	8	0	0	0	217
2015	215	0	1	13	0	0	1	230
2016	217	0	1	9	0	0	2	229
2017	231	1	1	10	0	0	2	245
2018	229	1	0	14	0	0	3	247
2019	251	1	0	12	0	0	3	267
2020	264	3	0	16	0	0	7	290
2021	265	0	2	19	0	0	4	290
2022	283	0	2	18	0	0	4	307
2023	281	0	2	20	0	0	4	307
2024	260	0	1	22	0	0	1	284

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 Lyon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	254	23.3	10.9	57.9
1989	236	23.5	10.0	19.9
1990	238	23.5	10.1	0
1991	248	23.5	10.5	13.7
1992	270	24.0	11.2	14.1
1993	285	21.0	13.6	15.4
1994	308	21.0	14.7	13.6
1995	316	22.8	13.9	13.6
1996	316	22.8	13.9	13.6
1997	331	23.1	14.3	9.4
1998	319	23.1	13.8	13.8
1999	304	22.5	13.5	24.3
2000	280	22.5	12.4	23.2
2001	258	22.5	11.5	14.7
2002	237	21.3	11.1	14.3
2003	237	21.3	11.1	14.3
2004	265	21.2	12.5	16.2
2005	266	21.0	12.7	17.7
2006	255	21.0	12.1	17.6
2007	237	20.3	11.7	16.9
2008	213	20.3	10.5	14.6
2009	217	20.4	10.6	24.4
2010	215	19.3	11.1	20.9
2011	216	22.9	9.4	20.8
2012	216	19.3	11.1	20.4
2013	210	19.5	10.7	19.5
2014	217	20.1	10.7	15.7
2015	230	19.0	12.1	20.4
2016	229	20.0	11.4	16.6
2017	245	19.6	12.4	18.4
2018	247	21.9	11.2	15.8
2019	267	21.7	12.2	21.3
2020	290	22.7	12.7	22.1
2021	290	20.6	14.0	21.7
2022	307	20.6	14.8	25.1
2023	307	20.5	14.9	21.2
2024	284	19.4	14.6	25.7

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 Lyon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	254	23.3	10.9	57.9
1989	236	23.5	10.0	19.9
1990	238	23.5	10.1	0
1991	248	23.5	10.5	13.7
1992	270	24.0	11.2	14.1
1993	285	21.0	13.6	15.4
1994	308	21.0	14.7	13.6
1995	316	22.8	13.9	13.6
1996	316	22.8	13.9	13.6
1997	331	23.1	14.3	9.4
1998	319	23.1	13.8	13.8
1999	304	22.5	13.5	24.3
2000	280	22.5	12.4	23.2
2001	258	22.5	11.5	14.7
2002	237	21.3	11.1	14.3
2003	237	21.3	11.1	14.3
2004	265	21.2	12.5	16.2
2005	266	21.0	12.7	17.7
2006	255	21.0	12.1	17.6
2007	237	20.3	11.7	16.9
2008	213	20.3	10.5	14.6
2009	217	20.4	10.6	24.4
2010	215	19.3	11.1	20.9
2011	216	22.9	9.4	20.8
2012	216	19.3	11.1	20.4
2013	210	19.5	10.7	19.5
2014	217	20.1	10.7	15.7
2015	230	19.0	12.1	20.4
2016	229	20.0	11.4	16.6
2017	245	19.6	12.4	18.4
2018	247	21.9	11.2	15.8
2019	267	21.7	12.2	21.3
2020	290	22.7	12.7	22.1
2021	290	20.6	14.0	21.7
2022	307	20.6	14.8	25.1
2023	307	20.5	14.9	21.2
2024	284	19.4	14.6	25.7

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 Lyon High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$345 (2.1%)	$16,239 (97.9%)	$16,584

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Lyon High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 21^st of 327 High schools	Ranks 14^th of 336 High schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon High School)	81.4	90.5	9.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Community School District)	81.4	90.5	9.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon High School)	87.1	91.7	4.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Community School District)	87.1	91.7	4.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon High School)	85.7	88.5	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Community School District)	85.7	88.5	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon High School)	83.9	93.4	9.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Community School District)	83.9	93.4	9.5%
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	267	307	15%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	12	20	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	251	281	12%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.3%	21.2%	0.2%

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 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 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 Lyon High School	Public	9-12	1787 182nd Street	Inwood	51240	Lyon County	West Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 753-4917	284	19	14.6	25.7%	260 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	79.9	33^rd of 338 public high schools	90.2%		88.6	14^th of 336 public high schools	95.8%	19			70.3	85.9	87.5			81.3	85.9	91.3		81.4	$16,584	$345	$16,239
Central Lyon Secondary School	Public	7-12	1010 S Greene Street	Rock Rapids	51246	Lyon County	Central Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 472-2664	364	26	14.0	23.9%	338 (92.9%)	6 (1.6%)	13 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	83.6	18^th of 338 public high schools	94.7%		87	15^th of 336 public high schools	95.5%	3	92.9	86.2	85.1	98.0	85.2	83.9	89.7	74.6	88.0	93.4	65.5	74.0	$22,953	$660	$22,293
Rock Valley High School	Public	9-12	1712 20th Ave	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 476-2701	276	23	11.8	38.4%	164 (59.4%)	2 (0.7%)	106 (38.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	75.4	59^th of 338 public high schools	82.5%		69.6	90^th of 336 public high schools	73.2%	31			92.7	87.5	75.4			78.2	78.1	75.4		71.9	$19,603	$311	$19,292

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