At a glance
Reported students
1,308
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
79.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
621.5
West High School: 1,308 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
16.5:1 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
- 1,286
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83.29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about West High School
West High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sioux City. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Sioux City Comm School District. NCES reports 1,308 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 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (44.3%) and White (33%). English learners represent 15.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West High School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 79.25 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 3.98 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.98
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33%
- Hispanic44.3%
- Black6.6%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
- Multiracial8.1%
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
7 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 Sioux City Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,495 reported students
North High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,529 reported students
North Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,136 reported students
East Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,076 reported students
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
826 reported students
Spalding Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
683 reported students
Public schools near West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Middle School Middle · Sioux City Comm School District | 06–08 | 826 | 0.2 mi |
| North High School High · Sioux City Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,529 | 3.6 mi |
| South Sioux High School High · So Sioux City Community Schs | 09–12 | 1,193 | 4.2 mi |
| Dakota Valley High School - 01 High · Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | 09–12 | 431 | 4.8 mi |
| East High School High · Sioux City Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,495 | 6.8 mi |
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School High · Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District | 09–12 | 552 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West High School
What grades does West High School serve?
West High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sioux City Comm School District.
How many students attend West High School?
West High School reported 1,308 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,286 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 1,308 students and 79.25 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 High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sioux City Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is West High School in?
West High School is part of Sioux City Comm School District, based in Sioux City, IA, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Middle School (0.2 mi), North High School (3.6 mi), South Sioux High School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.