West High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,789 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Jerry Arganbright
- Fax: (319) 688-1059
School District Details
- Iowa City Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,859
- Graduation Rate: 95.6%
- Dropout Rate: 2.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.0
- Enrolled Students: 11,666
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,789
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 104.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 928 (51.9%)
- Females: 861 (48.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 66 (3.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 327 (18.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 393 (22.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.06% |
| Black | 256 | 14.3% |
| Asian | 166 | 9.3% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 6.0% |
| White | 1,259 | 70.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 466 | 26.0% |
| 10th Grade | 474 | 26.5% |
| 11th Grade | 407 | 22.8% |
| 12th Grade | 442 | 24.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 47%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:53%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $49,678
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,544 | 19% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $52,607 | 81% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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