West High School
School Overview
West High School is a public school located in Sioux City, Iowa. It is a school in Sioux City Community School District district.
According to the Iowa state assessment result, 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and 56% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,233 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 71 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,233 students are attending West High School. By gender, there are 641 and 592 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 146 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 4 | 11 |
| Black | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| White | 82 | 39 | 43 |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 146 | 67 | 79 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 71 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 84.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 71 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 71 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 8.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 7.0% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 308 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 31,388 Households |
| Population | 80,363 |
| Male | 40,908 |
| Female | 42,228 |
| Child Population | 24,584 |
| Total Housing Units | 34,050 Units |
| Average House Value | $117,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $784 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.80% |
| Average Household Income | $55,699 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.60% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 121 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 193 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 121 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 1 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 38 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 96 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 193 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Sioux City Comm School District
In Sioux City Comm School District, 21 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SIOUX CITY, Iowa
9 private schools are serving students in SIOUX CITY, Iowa. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.