West High School

West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
425 E Ridgeway Ave,  Waterloo, IA
Waterloo Community School District
3.5
2.5
1,644 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
600
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
41.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
2
Equity
2
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
56.3%
Science
52.5%
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
323:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
49.5%
Black
19.6%
Hispanic
14.5%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.9%
Native American
<1%
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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 320 Students
University of Northern Iowa 301 Students
Iowa State University 239 Students
Hawkeye Community College 192 Students
Drake University 90 Students
Wartburg College 86 Students
Coe College 56 Students
Grand View University 38 Students
Cornell College 37 Students
Allen College 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 75 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Biology 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Graphic Design 33 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 33 Students
Marketing 29 Students
Criminology 27 Students
Chemistry 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 181 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/27/2022
Offers advanced classes, pays for the AP tests. Working with the Waterloo career center to provide collage classes. Overcrowded, bugs, overworked and some mean teachers
1.0 Senior
11/29/2021
Many of the teachers create a heavily toxic environment. Regardless of the academics, the bad teachers would create even the best class rotten.
4.0 Senior
2/15/2019
I liked how many activities and opportunities there are to get involved in. It was helpful how willing the teachers were to help with homework and explanations for school work.
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2.5 4 Reviews
5.0 other
12/10/2022
Born and raised in Waterloo, Currently 21. Went to Kittrell, Orange, Hoover middle, West High, Hawkeye CC, and currently University of Northern Iowa. West High school will more than prepare your child for their future. They offer a excellent education in whatever your child may seek interest in, as...
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1.0 other
5/21/2021
This school doesn't support children being bullied, and ignores the major role of protecting kids from violence.
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1.0 student
1/26/2016
Teachers, administrators, or anyone else who works for west high is stuck up. I know that sounds over board but there are very few good teachers. If you get a class with a teacher for example like Mr. Young-Kent, Or Mr. Van Oort be very pleased. You can work as hard as you want and you either don't...
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3.0 parent
9/10/2014
Last year was our first year with my son as a sophomore. I was not impressed by conferences last year. We will see about this year. My son is a junior and says he does not like it. I feel like there are issues with the climate, safety, and overall tone at this school. This is my perception at this t...
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