West Sioux High School

Summary:

West Sioux High School is a public high school located in Hawarden, Iowa, serving 265 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the West Sioux Community School District, which is ranked 201 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While West Sioux High School has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (34.34%) compared to the state average, its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages, with some exceptions. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 10th-grade Math proficiency rate (71.2%) was higher than the state average (66%). Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.32% to 55.68% over the past three school years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 10th out of 324 Iowa high schools in 2014-2015 (5-star rating) to 281st out of 336 in 2022-2023 (1-star rating), suggesting inconsistent academic performance.

Neighboring schools, such as Sioux Center High School and Rock Valley High School, have higher test scores, lower free/reduced lunch rates, and better statewide rankings, indicating that West Sioux High School may have room for improvement in academic performance compared to its peers. The school's declining statewide ranking and the challenges related to socioeconomic factors suggest that the school may need to develop strategies to better support its students and community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1300 Falcon Drive
       Hawarden, IA  51023


(712) 551-1181

District: West Sioux Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
242nd of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,507 Help


Feeder schools for West Sioux High School:

Elementary:    Hawarden Elementary School
    Ireton Elementary School
Middle:    West Sioux Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.9%
Hispanic:
34.3%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Sioux High School ranks worse than 71.6% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Sioux 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.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Sioux High School is $17,507.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Sioux High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Sioux High School 242nd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See West Sioux High School in the ranking list.)

West Sioux Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Sioux Community School District 201st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Sioux High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 72.27 77th 351 78.1%
2013 53.52 197th 351 43.9%
2014 60.26 145th 322 55.0%
2015 86.94 10th 324 96.9%
2016 29.01 253rd 320 20.9%
2017 52.31 184th 325 43.4%
2018 77.53 43rd 320 86.6%
2019 29.02 258th 327 21.1%
2021 37.97 240th 327 26.6%
2022 31.40 257th 332 22.6%
2023 23.84 281st 336 16.4%
2024 39.17 242nd 338 28.4%
See the entire list of Iowa High School Rankings!

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

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

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Enrollment information for West Sioux High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 232 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 233
1989 215 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 219
1990 208 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 211
1991 199 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1992 194 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1993 209 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1994 214 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1995 233 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 241
1996 233 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 241
1997 265 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 268
1998 260 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 265
1999 256 0 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 267
2000 256 1 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 264
2001 237 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2002 212 0 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 212 0 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 226 0 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2005 229 0 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2006 222 0 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2007 225 0 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2008 209 0 0 29 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2009 177 0 1 38 2 n/a n/a 0 218
2010 166 1 1 40 0 0 3 0 211
2011 148 2 1 40 1 0 0 0 192
2012 132 3 2 46 1 0 0 0 184
2013 131 2 2 51 0 0 0 0 186
2014 104 3 2 54 2 0 0 0 165
2015 120 2 1 58 2 0 5 0 188
2016 119 1 1 62 2 0 5 0 190
2017 135 0 1 69 2 0 5 0 212
2018 149 1 0 72 4 0 8 0 234
2019 149 2 1 77 4 0 4 0 237
2020 171 2 2 75 4 0 5 0 259
2021 164 3 1 77 3 0 5 0 253
2022 160 1 1 94 4 0 4 0 264
2023 164 4 0 91 4 0 2 0 265

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 Sioux High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 17.6 13.2 18.9
1989 219 17.1 12.8 31.5
1990 211 19.4 10.8 12.3
1991 202 19.4 10.4 12.9
1992 196 19.0 10.3 15.3
1993 209 16.2 12.9 15.8
1994 216 16.1 13.4 17.1
1995 241 17.2 14.0 22.4
1996 241 17.2 14.0 22.4
1997 268 20.6 13.0 20.1
1998 265 18.6 14.2 20
1999 267 18.4 14.5 31.5
2000 264 19.5 13.5 20.8
2001 246 20.4 12.1 34.1
2002 225 21.0 10.7 40
2003 225 21.0 10.7 40
2004 238 19.7 12.1 41.2
2005 254 21.0 12.1 34.6
2006 246 19.5 12.6 32.5
2007 252 20.6 12.2 31.3
2008 239 23.0 10.4 30.5
2009 218 20.6 10.6 38.5
2010 211 18.1 11.6 37
2011 192 18.7 10.2 43.8
2012 184 18.8 9.7 50
2013 186 17.6 10.5 46.2
2014 165 17.3 9.4 47.3
2015 188 14.0 13.4 52.7
2016 190 14.0 13.5 53.2
2017 212 17.1 12.3 47.6
2018 234 19.9 11.7 52.1
2019 237 17.4 13.5 51.5
2020 259 18.7 13.8 51
2021 253 22.3 11.3 54.9
2022 264 21.4 12.2 55.7
2023 265 21.4 12.3 51.3

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 Sioux High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 17.6 13.2 18.9
1989 219 17.1 12.8 31.5
1990 211 19.4 10.8 12.3
1991 202 19.4 10.4 12.9
1992 196 19.0 10.3 15.3
1993 209 16.2 12.9 15.8
1994 216 16.1 13.4 17.1
1995 241 17.2 14.0 22.4
1996 241 17.2 14.0 22.4
1997 268 20.6 13.0 20.1
1998 265 18.6 14.2 20
1999 267 18.4 14.5 31.5
2000 264 19.5 13.5 20.8
2001 246 20.4 12.1 34.1
2002 225 21.0 10.7 40
2003 225 21.0 10.7 40
2004 238 19.7 12.1 41.2
2005 254 21.0 12.1 34.6
2006 246 19.5 12.6 32.5
2007 252 20.6 12.2 31.3
2008 239 23.0 10.4 30.5
2009 218 20.6 10.6 38.5
2010 211 18.1 11.6 37
2011 192 18.7 10.2 43.8
2012 184 18.8 9.7 50
2013 186 17.6 10.5 46.2
2014 165 17.3 9.4 47.3
2015 188 14.0 13.4 52.7
2016 190 14.0 13.5 53.2
2017 212 17.1 12.3 47.6
2018 234 19.9 11.7 52.1
2019 237 17.4 13.5 51.5
2020 259 18.7 13.8 51
2021 253 22.3 11.3 54.9
2022 264 21.4 12.2 55.7
2023 265 21.4 12.3 51.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Sioux High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $446 (2.5%) $17,061 (97.5%) $17,507

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Sioux 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 258th of 327 High schoolsRanks 281st of 336 High schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Sioux High School)71.463.9
 7.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (West Sioux Community School District)71.463.9
 7.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Sioux High School)58.963.9
 5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (West Sioux Community School District)58.963.9
 5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Sioux High School)62.153.2
 8.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Sioux Community School District)62.153.2
 8.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Sioux High School)56.954
 2.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Sioux Community School District)56.954
 2.9%
   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 Students237265
 11.8%
African American24
 100%
American Indian44
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic7791
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White149164
 10.1%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.5%51.3%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Sioux High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended West Sioux High School.

Students at West Sioux High School are 62% White, 34% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

West Sioux High School ranks 242nd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

West Sioux High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hawarden Elementary School
Elementary : Ireton Elementary School
Middle : West Sioux Middle School


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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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