At a glance
Reported students
1,514
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
94.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360
West Senior High School: 1,514 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,451
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90.04
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about West Senior High School
West Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Iowa City. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Iowa City Comm School District. NCES reports 1,514 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45%) and Black (27.9%). English learners represent 10.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 94.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.99 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.99
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.91
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black27.9%
- Asian10%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
20 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Iowa City Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Iowa City High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,666 reported students
Liberty High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,286 reported students
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
High · Grades 09–12
180 reported students
Southeast Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,269 reported students
Northwest Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,113 reported students
North Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
925 reported students
Public schools near West Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Horn Elementary School Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 453 | 1 mi |
| Weber Elementary Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 456 | 1 mi |
| Iowa City High School High · Iowa City Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,666 | 3.9 mi |
| Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School High · Iowa City Comm School District | 09–12 | 180 | 4 mi |
| Liberty High School High · Iowa City Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,286 | 5.7 mi |
| Clear Creek Amana High School High · Clear Creek Amana Comm School District | 09–12 | 800 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Senior High School
What grades does West Senior High School serve?
West Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Iowa City Comm School District.
How many students attend West Senior High School?
West Senior High School reported 1,514 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,451 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 1,514 students and 94.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Iowa City Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Senior High School in?
West Senior High School is part of Iowa City Comm School District, based in Iowa City, IA, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ernest Horn Elementary School (1 mi), Weber Elementary (1 mi), Iowa City High School (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.