West Lyon High School

West Lyon Comm School District
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
284 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Lyon High School, located in Inwood, Iowa, serves as the educational hub for the West Lyon Community School District. As a rural public high school, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and a robust extracurricular program. The school typically fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention, strong relationships with faculty, and a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes both individual growth and community values.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, West Lyon High School is notably recognized for its active participation in regional athletics and extracurricular activities. The school takes great pride in its school spirit and community involvement, frequently serving as a focal point for local events. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities in arts, sports, and vocational training, the school aims to prepare its students for diverse post-graduation paths, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or pursue higher education.
284
Total Students
22.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    259 (91.2%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
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: West Lyon Comm School District
Phone: (712)753-4917
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 67
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 64
Grade 12 84
Gender Ratio