Westwood High School

Q: Is Westwood High School a good school?

Westwood High School ranks 228 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Westwood High School is a public high school located in Sloan, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 289 students. The school is part of the Westwood Community School District, which is ranked 121 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westwood High School consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 86.4% of 7th graders at Westwood were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 77.3%. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.64%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 24.23% to 53.85%. Additionally, Westwood High School has a higher student-teacher ratio (19.8) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 6.6 to 20.

While Westwood High School performs well academically, there may be opportunities to further improve student outcomes, particularly in Mathematics, where the school's proficiency rates are closer to the state average. Additionally, the higher student-teacher ratio could be an area to address, as smaller class sizes can often lead to more personalized attention and support for students. Overall, Westwood High School appears to be a strong-performing school within the Westwood Community School District, with a focus on academic excellence and a diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1000 Rebel Way
Sloan, IA 51055

(712) 428-3303

District: Westwood Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
228^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,922

Feeder schools for Westwood High School:

Elementary:

Westwood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 289

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.4%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westwood High School ranks better than 85.2% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.99. (See more...)

Compare Details Westwood High School ranks worse than 67.5% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.98. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Westwood 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westwood High School is $14,922.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood High School 50^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Westwood High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood High School 228^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Westwood High School in the ranking list.)

Westwood Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Community School District 121^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westwood High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	38.34	257^th	349	26.4%
2013	46.44	223^rd	350	36.3%
2014	48.24	196^th	337	41.8%
2015	19.24	313^th	349	10.3%
2016	30.60	271^st	343	21.0%
2017	64.45	107^th	327	67.3%
2018	69.62	81^st	318	74.5%
2019	50.79	182^nd	342	46.8%
2021	73.93	61^st	324	81.2%
2022	67.35	100^th	337	70.3%
2023	45.54	207^th	334	38.0%
2024	76.99	50^th	337	85.2%

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

Rank History for Westwood High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	57.10	183^rd	351	47.9%
2013	13.69	325^th	351	7.4%
2014	47.44	205^th	322	36.3%
2015	6.49	308^th	324	4.9%
2016	35.20	237^th	320	25.9%
2017	59.29	152^nd	325	53.2%
2018	63.55	124^th	320	61.3%
2019	50.17	178^th	327	45.6%
2021	55.90	152^nd	327	53.5%
2022	64.24	108^th	332	67.5%
2023	53.76	168^th	336	50.0%
2024	43.98	228^th	338	32.5%

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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 Westwood High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	309	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	313
1989	318	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	319
1990	331	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	332
1991	322	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	325
1992	321	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	326
1993	343	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	349
1994	356	5	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	372
1995	384	7	3	8	3	n/a	n/a	405
1996	384	7	3	8	3	n/a	n/a	405
1997	399	3	4	6	5	n/a	n/a	417
1998	406	4	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	423
1999	378	2	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	386
2000	372	1	2	4	6	n/a	n/a	385
2001	356	2	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	367
2002	352	1	3	1	6	n/a	n/a	363
2003	352	1	3	1	6	n/a	n/a	363
2004	315	2	4	6	4	n/a	n/a	331
2005	319	4	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	329
2006	312	3	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	321
2007	312	4	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	329
2008	326	5	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	341
2009	307	6	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	324
2010	265	3	1	16	4	0	11	300
2011	248	2	1	13	5	0	10	279
2012	250	3	0	9	7	0	10	279
2013	234	3	0	9	7	0	8	261
2014	208	4	1	9	9	0	7	238
2015	214	5	1	11	7	0	8	246
2016	207	3	1	15	3	0	10	239
2017	221	0	1	14	6	0	13	255
2018	223	0	1	14	3	0	11	252
2019	231	1	0	19	4	0	13	268
2020	237	1	1	21	1	0	13	274
2021	241	1	0	26	5	0	12	285
2022	236	0	1	28	0	0	14	279
2023	244	0	1	30	2	0	12	289

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 Westwood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	313	23.5	13.3	14.7
1989	319	23.2	13.7	16.9
1990	332	24.7	13.4	0
1991	325	23.9	13.5	19.1
1992	326	25.0	13.0	19.6
1993	349	25.5	13.7	16
1994	372	26.9	13.8	16.7
1995	405	27.9	14.5	14.8
1996	405	27.9	14.5	14.8
1997	417	28.1	14.8	17
1998	423	28.2	15.0	15.8
1999	386	28.9	13.4	22.8
2000	385	28.4	13.6	22.1
2001	367	28.9	12.7	16.3
2002	363	28.4	12.8	20.9
2003	363	28.4	12.8	20.9
2004	331	28.2	11.7	27.2
2005	329	27.2	12.1	29.2
2006	321	27.3	11.8	27.7
2007	329	25.8	12.8	28.6
2008	341	28.1	12.1	27.9
2009	324	26.1	12.4	33
2010	300	27.0	11.1	29
2011	279	22.4	12.4	39.1
2012	279	22.1	12.6	38.7
2013	261	21.9	11.9	35.6
2014	238	21.5	11.0	34.5
2015	246	20.0	12.3	33.3
2016	239	21.0	11.3	31.4
2017	255	20.7	12.3	25.5
2018	252	20.8	12.0	27.4
2019	268	19.8	13.4	27.2
2020	274	17.9	15.2	29.6
2021	285	17.9	15.8	30.5
2022	279	17.8	15.6	31.2
2023	289	14.5	19.8	35.6

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 Westwood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	313	23.5	13.3	14.7
1989	319	23.2	13.7	16.9
1990	332	24.7	13.4	0
1991	325	23.9	13.5	19.1
1992	326	25.0	13.0	19.6
1993	349	25.5	13.7	16
1994	372	26.9	13.8	16.7
1995	405	27.9	14.5	14.8
1996	405	27.9	14.5	14.8
1997	417	28.1	14.8	17
1998	423	28.2	15.0	15.8
1999	386	28.9	13.4	22.8
2000	385	28.4	13.6	22.1
2001	367	28.9	12.7	16.3
2002	363	28.4	12.8	20.9
2003	363	28.4	12.8	20.9
2004	331	28.2	11.7	27.2
2005	329	27.2	12.1	29.2
2006	321	27.3	11.8	27.7
2007	329	25.8	12.8	28.6
2008	341	28.1	12.1	27.9
2009	324	26.1	12.4	33
2010	300	27.0	11.1	29
2011	279	22.4	12.4	39.1
2012	279	22.1	12.6	38.7
2013	261	21.9	11.9	35.6
2014	238	21.5	11.0	34.5
2015	246	20.0	12.3	33.3
2016	239	21.0	11.3	31.4
2017	255	20.7	12.3	25.5
2018	252	20.8	12.0	27.4
2019	268	19.8	13.4	27.2
2020	274	17.9	15.2	29.6
2021	285	17.9	15.8	30.5
2022	279	17.8	15.6	31.2
2023	289	14.5	19.8	35.6

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 Westwood High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$125 (0.8%)	$14,797 (99.2%)	$14,922

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westwood High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 182^nd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 207^th of 334 Middle schools	8.8%
Ranks 178^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 168^th of 336 High schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood High School)	56.3	66.7	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Community School District)	56.3	66.7	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westwood High School)	64.6	76.2	11.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Community School District)	64.6	76.2	11.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood High School)	81.4	68.6	12.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Community School District)	81.4	68.6	12.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westwood High School)	81.4	82.9	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Community School District)	81.4	82.9	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood High School)	82.1	83.9	1.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Community School District)	82.1	83.9	1.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Westwood High School)	74.4	80.4	6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Community School District)	74.4	80.4	6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood High School)	61.4	56.5	4.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Community School District)	61.4	56.5	4.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Westwood High School)	63.6	64.4	0.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Community School District)	63.6	64.4	0.8%
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	268	289	7.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	19	30	57.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	231	244	5.6%
Two or More Races	13	12	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.2%	35.6%	8.4%

Schools Near Westwood 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 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
Westwood High School	Public	7-12	1000 Rebel Way	Sloan	51055	Woodbury County	Westwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 428-3303	289	15	19.8	35.6%	244 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	44	228^th of 338 public high schools	32.5%		53.8	168^th of 336 public high schools	50.0%	60	86.4	82.2	80.5	69.5	79.6	86.4	84.4	51.2	59.3	77.8	79.5	48.3	$14,922	$125	$14,797
Whiting Senior High School	Public	7-12	606 West St	Whiting	51063	Monona County	Whiting Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 455-2468	79	12	6.6	45.6%	63 (79.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)	64.2	124^th of 338 public high schools	63.3%		50.8	183^rd of 336 public high schools	45.5%	59	71.4				80.0	85.7				70.0			$15,924	$161	$15,763
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School	Public	9-12	708 Warrior Road	Sergeant Bluff	51054	Woodbury County	Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 943-5561	533	32	16.7	26.5%	437 (82.0%)	18 (3.4%)	37 (6.9%)	19 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.8%)	73.4	69^th of 338 public high schools	79.6%		76	51^st of 336 public high schools	84.8%	18			85.5	85.9	85.2			74.6	74.6	83.9		61.7	$13,441	$632	$12,809
West Monona High School	Public	9-12	1314 15th St	Onawa	51040	Monona County	West Monona Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 433-2453	204	15	13.4	50.0%	165 (80.9%)	4 (2.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.4%)	67	105^th of 338 public high schools	68.9%		50.2	188^th of 336 public high schools	44.0%	83			75.8	92.7	73.0			66.7	78.0	67.6		78.0	$16,393	$188	$16,205
East High School	Public	9-12	3200 S. Cypress St.	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 274-4000	1,495	75	20.0	53.8%	889 (59.5%)	108 (7.2%)	362 (24.2%)	20 (1.3%)	22 (1.5%)	29 (1.9%)	65 (4.3%)	35.8	255^th of 338 public high schools	24.6%		28.1	272^nd of 336 public high schools	19.0%	17			69.9	72.0	62.9			62.8	63.2	59.1		53.7	$14,108	$401	$13,707
Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	100 Tara Way	Lawton	51030	Woodbury County	Lawton-Bronson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 944-5181	326	20	15.9	24.2%	288 (88.3%)	7 (2.1%)	18 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	82.4	22^nd of 338 public high schools	93.5%		81.8	30^th of 336 public high schools	91.1%	8	92.1	86.3	96.8	94.0	89.4	87.3	86.3	84.1	72.0	71.2	74.5	82.0	$15,496	$256	$15,240
Woodbury Central High School	Public	9-12	408 South 4th Street	Moville	51039	Woodbury County	Woodbury Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 873-3128	178	16	10.8	26.4%	168 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	62.9	129^th of 338 public high schools	61.8%		58.8	143^rd of 336 public high schools	57.4%	14			91.4	81.3	76.1			71.4	72.9	60.9		66.7	$12,981	$399	$12,582

Frequently Asked Questions about Westwood High School

What schools feed into Westwood High School?

Westwood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Westwood Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Westwood High School?

Students at Westwood High School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Westwood High School in?

Westwood Community School District

How many students attend Westwood High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Westwood High School.

Is Westwood High School a good school?

Westwood High School ranks 228^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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