West Marshall High School

West Marshall High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
601 3rd St NW,  State Center, IA
West Marshall Community School District
3.6
5.0
299 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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
75.1%
Science
59.7%
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
314:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
91.4%
Hispanic
6.7%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University 99 Students
University of Iowa 75 Students
University of Northern Iowa 53 Students
Marshalltown Community College 44 Students
Central College 24 Students
Drake University 18 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 18 Students
Grand View University 16 Students
Wartburg College 15 Students
Simpson College 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 20 Students
Nursing 20 Students
Biology 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 7 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 7 Students
Agricultural Business 7 Students
Interior Design 7 Students
Computer Software Engineering 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 53 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/5/2023
I love West Marshall. My whole family and I have grown up in the school district and have had many good experiences. I love all my teachers and really appreciate the personable relationships the faculty builds with its students.
4.0 Senior
12/15/2019
I like how involved the teachers are at West Marshall. They really care about how their students are doing, and they always make sure to help a student in need.
4.0 Junior
10/22/2018
While West Marshall isn't the top of the line school, it still maintains a great atmosphere and the teachers go an excellent job of getting students ready for the real world.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
5/11/2021
My kid said I make a lot of friends there

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West Marshall High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in State Center, IA and is served by the West Marshall Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 299 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. West Marshall High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central Iowa Christian Academy, West Marshall Middle School, Colo-NESCO Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what State Center has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Marshall High School.

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