West High School

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West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3505 W Locust St,  Davenport, IA
Davenport Community School District
3.6
3.6
1,304 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jenni Weipert
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
71%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
600
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
32.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
39%
Science
39.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
359:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
57.5%
Hispanic
15.5%
Black
14.6%
Two or more races
10.2%
Asian
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 193 Students
Iowa State University 132 Students
St. Ambrose University 108 Students
University of Northern Iowa 93 Students
Eastern Iowa Community College 75 Students
Kirkwood Community College 32 Students
Drake University 31 Students
Mount Mercy University 25 Students
Central College 24 Students
Wartburg College 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 45 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Nursing 31 Students
Biology 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Elementary Education 20 Students
Criminology 17 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Mechanical Engineering 14 Students
Early Childhood Education 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 194 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/14/2026
West high school has a pretty strong connection with their students. The resources are pretty reliable and they help you get through your four years and your future for college. The only concern is West high safety as they don't use the metal detectors correctly. Overall west has a pretty good administration team and teacher crew to help you get through high school.
3.0 Senior
4/26/2023
I personally have not had a great time here at West High School; though my ratings may say otherwise.
3.0 Junior
2/20/2020
Didn't cancel school much. Offered many various electives. Well maintained compass, attractive inside. Outside around campus could us more care and updates. The front office is often helpful and always has answes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/8/2018
Teachers at West High care deeply about their students and hold them to consistently high standards. The variety of courses available at West allow students to have a well rounded high school experience that prepares them for their future endeavors, both college and the workforce.
5.0 parent
11/28/2016
I teach at Davenport West, there are a tremendous amount of great teachers and programs available to all types of teenagers. My kids will be going to West, and that is the highest recommendation I can give.
2.0 other
4/30/2015
I graduated from West in 2008. I had SOME amazing teachers, others truly should not have been attempting to teach. College prep was a joke. There were so many fights, gang issues, and teen pregnancies it made it feel like an alternative school! West, and other davenport high schools are way behind....
5.0 student
8/12/2013
1st day West High School it was awesome showed us the building Hadist meet each other. made it feel welcome the school is clean has barely any fights and we are very smart individuals all the West I staff wants to help you and wait to see you succeed to yourdiplom

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West High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Davenport, IA and is served by the Davenport Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,304 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. West High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 71%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $195,301. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Mid City High School, Assumption High School, and more. Learn more about what Davenport has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West High School.

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