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
191 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
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
71.2%
Science
78%
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
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%

Specialty School Programs

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 34 Students
Iowa State University 30 Students
University of South Dakota 28 Students
University of Northern Iowa 25 Students
Western Iowa Tech Community College 25 Students
Buena Vista University 23 Students
South Dakota State University 16 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 14 Students
Drake University 14 Students
Morningside University 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
Business 7 Students
Biology 7 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
2.0 NicheUser
12/29/2015
I've seen teachers say that even there's people still struggling on stuff that it's time to move on to the next lesson because they don't have time. All the schools money is going towards sports. We don't have money to get new microscopes but the football team that's only won one game this season gets new jerseys. The other ones weren't even three years old yet. Teachers don't care about students and are disrespectful towards us. I've tried to be nice to one teacher and she literally sent me to the office for having attitude.
3.0 NicheUser
5/13/2015
The school is very strict. They watch students well. Students and parents both have access to the disciplinary guide. The guide is also very well explain to students at the beginning of the year.
4.0 NicheUser
5/13/2015
I think that my school is provides many sports and clubs. I don't do some of them. I plan to do more next year. There are many provided. They get the funds and things they need.
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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West Monona High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Onawa, IA, in the Onawa neighborhood, and is served by the West Monona Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 191 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. West Monona High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 22. The average home value in this area is $176,640. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Monona Middle School, West Monona Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Onawa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Monona High School.

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