West Iron County High School

West Iron County High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 9-12
701 Nick Baumgartner Way,  Iron River, MI
West Iron County Public Schools
3.4
1.5
438 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Berutti
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
550
Verbal
610
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
655:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.2%
Male
45.8%
White
85.5%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
Northern Michigan University 42 Students
Michigan State University 32 Students
Michigan Technological University 26 Students
Central Michigan University 24 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 20 Students
Bay College 18 Students
Grand Valley State University 7 Students
Wayne State University 7 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 7 Students
Ferris State University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 10 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Biology 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 5 Students
Elementary Education 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 33 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
4/5/2023
West Iron County High School is a great environment to learn in. The teachers are very supportive of students' future endeavors and goals. Interests of students is taken into great consideration, which leads to relationships between students and faculty to grow.
4.0 Senior
2/25/2019
Everyone at the school wants to see all the students find success. They go above and beyond to do what ever they can to help.
3.0 NicheUser
3/28/2015
If you play football, you're set, but if your are interested in music or art, your options are slim to none.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.5 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/5/2020
Miserable! It is about who you are in this school in a small town. Nepotism runs rapid. The superintendent is his wife's boss she is the Elementary secretary. The principal is married to a teacher who made headline news for bullying a student and she still teaches there. To top it off they are all g...
2.0 parent
3/19/2018
Like most small town schools, West Iron County High School has many teachers who would not be able hold a job at a better school. Teachers often bring immature and petty attitudes to class with them. A few of the employees hold jobs due to whom they are married/related to. Homework is given in volum...

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West Iron County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Iron River, MI, in the Iron River neighborhood, and is served by the West Iron County Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 438 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. West Iron County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average SAT score is 1150. The average home value in this area is $114,392. Discover additional schools in the area, like Iron River Christian Academy, West Iron County Middle School, Stambaugh Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Iron River has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Iron County High School.

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