WEST LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
West Liberty High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the West Liberty Comm School District school district, located in West Liberty, IA with about 393 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, West Liberty High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Liberty High School, located in West Liberty, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the West Liberty Community School District. The school is notable for its commitment to serving a diverse student body in a small-town setting, often recognized for its efforts to integrate technology and provide robust academic and extracurricular opportunities to prepare students for post-secondary success.
The school district is frequently noted for its unique demographic profile, being one of the first school districts in Iowa to reach a majority-Hispanic student population. This has shaped the culture of the high school, fostering an environment that emphasizes inclusivity, bilingual communication, and community engagement. By balancing traditional Midwestern values with a progressive approach to education, West Liberty High School strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students from all backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.
For more information, contact West Liberty High School at (319) 627-2115 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2115
http://www.wl.k12.ia.us
WEST LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Liberty, IA with about 393 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Liberty Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 393
- Teachers:
- 31
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 393 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.5%
- White
- 42.2%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.