West Branch High School

West Branch High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
900 W Main St,  West Branch, IA
West Branch Community School District
3.5
5.0
244 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.1%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
66.5%
Science
60.3%
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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
238:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
White
86.5%
Hispanic
7.8%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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 76 Students
Iowa State University 53 Students
Kirkwood Community College 50 Students
University of Northern Iowa 34 Students
Central College 13 Students
Mount Mercy University 13 Students
Coe College 11 Students
Drake University 10 Students
Wartburg College 10 Students
Cornell College 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 14 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Biology 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Education 7 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Graphic Design 7 Students
Agricultural Business 7 Students
Architecture 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 36 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/2/2022
West Branch High School is a good place to go. Have many good teachers and a community that supports you in everything you do. Another thing that is cool about it is that everyone knows you. This helps with not feeling lonely. We also have really good sports teams and coaches. You also have the changes of taking college classes when you are junior and senior. Classes are both high school and college credit. Other activities are not sport-related.
4.0 Junior
1/25/2021
West Branch High school has gave me the best high school experience that I could ask for. It has made me find what I love to do with my life and what college is really going to be like. The staff is all really nice and will always be there for you if you need anything.
4.0 Senior
2/19/2018
West Branch is a small community, but that's what I like about the school. We are not overcrowded and nobody seems to get lost in the crowd. The school is approximately 8 miles from Iowa City that has 3 public high schools and one private. I am happy that mother chose to send me to West Branch because of the smaller class sizes. Everybody knows everybody in the school and my graduating class is approximately 65 students. Overall, it has been a rewarding time at West Branch and I have made friends that I will keep for life.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
9/19/2016
This school provides big school opportunities for students with a small school feel. Students can pursue their interests and studies in a variety of ways

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