WEST FORK HIGH SCHOOL

West Fork High School is a public high school that is part of the West Fork Comm School District school district, located in Sheffield, IA with about 195 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 20 teachers, West Fork High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

West Fork High School is a public secondary school located in Sheffield, Iowa, serving students within the West Fork Community School District. As a rural educational institution, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. It is committed to preparing students for life after graduation through a variety of core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities that encourage both personal and academic growth.

Beyond its classroom offerings, West Fork High School serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting student involvement in athletics, performing arts, and various school organizations. By leveraging its size to offer individualized attention, the school aims to support students in developing the skills necessary for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to be active participants in both their education and the wider Sheffield community.

For more information, contact West Fork High School at (641) 892-4461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

453 N. 5th St.
Sheffield, IA 50475-0617
Advertisement

WEST FORK HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Sheffield, IA with about 195 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
195
Teachers:
20.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 195 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST FORK HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Two or more races
1.0%
Black or African American
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
53.8%
Male
46.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.