WEST Academy Alternative School

www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/west-academy

61 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

WEST Academy, located in Newton, Iowa, serves as the alternative high school program for the Newton Community School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle to thrive in a traditional classroom setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction, WEST Academy focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal barriers to ensure they stay on track for graduation.

The program emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending rigorous academic requirements with social-emotional support to prepare students for life after high school. Through individualized learning plans, the school fosters a unique community culture that prioritizes student engagement, attendance, and career readiness. By tailoring its methods to meet the diverse needs of its student body, WEST Academy serves as a vital resource for ensuring that all students in the Newton area have the opportunity to earn their diplomas and succeed in their future endeavors.

Total Students

6.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST Academy Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Two or More	4

White
50 (82.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (8.2 %)
Two or More
4 (6.6 %)
Black
2 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newton Comm School District
Phone:	(641)792-0335
Website:	http://www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/west-academy
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 10 9

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 25