West High School
School Overview
West High School is a public school located in Waterloo, Iowa. It is a school in Waterloo Community School District district.
According to the Iowa state assessment result, 54% of students are proficient in Math learning and 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,725 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 98 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,725 students are attending West High School. By gender, there are 872 and 853 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 152 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| White | 119 | 51 | 68 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 152 | 66 | 86 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 98 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 96.9% of teachers are certified. 91.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 98 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 95 | 96.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 3.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 6.1% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 345 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 32,099 Households |
| Population | 75,778 |
| Male | 38,661 |
| Female | 38,201 |
| Child Population | 21,056 |
| Total Housing Units | 35,476 Units |
| Average House Value | $120,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $762 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.30% |
| Average Household Income | $48,734 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.93% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 118 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 34 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 236 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 | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 118 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 16 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 29 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 90 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 34 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 236 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Waterloo Comm School District
In Waterloo Comm School District, 19 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WATERLOO, Iowa
5 private schools are serving students in WATERLOO, Iowa. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.