West Sioux High School

West Sioux Comm School District
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
265 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Sioux High School, located in Hawarden, Iowa, serves as the educational hub for the West Sioux Community School District. As a smaller, rural school, it is deeply integrated into the local Hawarden community, often acting as a focal point for civic pride and local activities. The school is known for its "Falcon" mascot and maintains a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment where students can balance rigorous academic preparation with a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The high school typically emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a range of core academic courses, elective options, and career-readiness programs intended to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. Beyond the classroom, West Sioux is highly active in interscholastic athletics and student organizations, which play a central role in school culture. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school aims to provide personalized attention, helping students succeed in an environment that prioritizes community connection and school spirit.
265
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    164 (61.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    91 (34.3 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Sioux Comm School District
Phone: (712)551-1181
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 99
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 62
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 66
Grade 12 68
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Alcester-Hudson High School - 01
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1
Charter School 104 Students
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001 (7.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th