West Monona High School

West Monona High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1314 15th St,  Onawa, IA
West Monona Community School District
3.7
2.0
204 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
71.2%
Science
78%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
216:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.4%
Female
45.6%
White
80.9%
Two or more races
7.4%
Native American
6.9%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
2%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 35 Students
Iowa State University 29 Students
University of South Dakota 28 Students
University of Northern Iowa 25 Students
Western Iowa Tech Community College 24 Students
Buena Vista University 23 Students
South Dakota State University 16 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 15 Students
Drake University 14 Students
Wayne State College 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 8 Students
Elementary Education 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Psychology 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 6 Students
Physical Therapy 5 Students
Radiologic Technician 5 Students
Accounting 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 20 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/1/2020
West Monona high school has given me a lot of opportunities. I have been able to have person-to-person connections with all of my teachers and friends. I have been able to have a good educational experience.
4.0 Alum
6/24/2020
I enjoyed how West Monona is such a small school, so in a way it felt like we were all just one big family. I made many friends while I was there and it was nice getting to see them everyday. The one thing I would change about West Monona is that there is not much diversity since it is such a small school.
4.0 Junior
5/1/2020
I am a homeschooled junior that is enrolled at West Monona High School. I participate in sports at the school and it has been a great experience. Everyone there is welcoming and the teams are very supportive.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 5 Reviews
1.0 student
11/19/2016
Nothing is taken seriously and nothing is taken care of. The bullying issues are not taken care of at all. The bully is just told to stop and then nothing else is ever done about it. It's ridiculous. I recommend not going to this school ever. Run, far and fast away. Never go here and never let your...
2.0 parent
6/23/2014
Recent budget cuts and change in administrative duties have brought a renewed community interest in this school. Maybe things will begin to change, HOPEFULLY for the better. Otherwise there will need to be changes made from the top down. Approx. 20 staff members left their positions this year; that...
1.0 parent
8/2/2012
This is by far one of the worst school systems we have experienced. We dealt with teachers as well as staff lacking experience and patience, as well as a lack of passion for teaching. Favoritism is a huge issue. As a former student of this school system I have to say it has really gone downhill.
1.0 student
4/27/2010
i do not appreciate how our teachers dont want ur to pass. Well some teachers. If we need to goto a lower math class or something they should let us!

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