West Senior High School

www.iowacityschools.org/WestHS

1,503 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Iowa City West High School, located at 2901 Melrose Ave in Iowa City, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. As part of the Iowa City Community School District, the school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, boasting a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and opportunities for college-level learning. The school culture is characterized by its high achievement standards, consistently ranking among the top-performing high schools in the state of Iowa.

Beyond its academic reputation, West High offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics, competitive fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school serves as a central pillar of the local community, fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for success in higher education and the global workforce. With a focus on both scholastic development and personal growth, West High remains a hub for student engagement and academic prestige in the Iowa City area.

1,503

Total Students

95.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	696
Hispanic	175
Black	397
Asian	159
Two or More	67
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
696 (46.4 %)
Black
397 (26.5 %)
Hispanic
175 (11.7 %)
Asian
159 (10.6 %)
Two or More
67 (4.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1050
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/WestHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 9 409

Grade 10 393

Grade 11 357

Grade 12 344