West Monona High School

West Monona Comm School District
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
161 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Monona High School, located in Onawa, Iowa, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the West Monona Community School District. As a smaller, rural school, it functions as a pillar of the local community, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment. The school provides a standard secondary curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce, while often leveraging its size to offer students personalized attention and meaningful participation in extracurricular activities such as athletics, music, and community service.

Beyond academics, the school acts as a focal point for the town of Onawa, reflecting the values and spirit of the Monona County area. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, West Monona High School focuses on fostering student growth, character development, and academic achievement within a traditional Midwestern setting. Its presence in the community ensures that students in the region have access to local educational opportunities that bridge the gap between foundational learning and future career readiness.
161
Total Students
13.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    130 (80.7%)
  • American Indian
    12 (7.5%)
  • Two or More
    11 (6.8%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.5%)
  • Black
    4 (2.5%)
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: West Monona Comm School District
Phone: (712)433-2453
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 34
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 38
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Whiting Senior High School
Whiting Comm School District
61 Students
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063 (7.7 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th