West Delaware High School

West Delaware County Comm School District
605 New St
Manchester, IA 52057
474 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Delaware High School, located in Manchester, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the West Delaware County Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances traditional core subjects with diverse elective opportunities, the institution aims to prepare its students for both post-secondary education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, West Delaware High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, encouraging students to participate in athletics, fine arts, and various leadership organizations. The school prides itself on maintaining strong ties to the Manchester community, often leveraging local partnerships to enhance learning experiences. Through a focus on academic rigor and character development, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens after graduation.
474
Total Students
35.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    436 (92.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
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: West Delaware County Comm School District
Phone: (563)927-3515
Website: http://www.w-delaware.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 97
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 9 119
Grade 10 120
Grade 11 125
Grade 12 110
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District
191 Students
107 South St
Delhi, IA 52223 (7.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th