Akron Westfield Senior High School

Akron Westfield Comm School District
850 Kerr Drive
Akron, IA 51001
188 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Akron-Westfield Senior High School, located in Akron, Iowa, serves as the heart of the community’s educational system. As a smaller, rural school district, it focuses on fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, while maintaining a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement.

Beyond the classroom, Akron-Westfield is well-regarded for its active extracurricular culture. The school prides itself on a competitive athletics program and various student organizations that encourage leadership, collaboration, and school spirit. By balancing academic rigor with diverse opportunities for student growth, the district strives to equip its graduates with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in their future endeavors while upholding the values of the Akron community.
188
Total Students
16.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    161 (85.6%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (7.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.3%)
  • Black
    4 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Akron Westfield Comm School District
Phone: (712)568-2020
Website: http://www.akron-westfield.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 31
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 44
Grade 10 47
Grade 11 41
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio