West Fork High School

West Fork Comm School District
453 N. 5th St.
Sheffield, IA 50475
191 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Fork High School is a public secondary school located in Sheffield, Iowa, serving students within the West Fork Community School District. As a rural educational institution, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. It is committed to preparing students for life after graduation through a variety of core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities that encourage both personal and academic growth.

Beyond its classroom offerings, West Fork High School serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting student involvement in athletics, performing arts, and various school organizations. By leveraging its size to offer individualized attention, the school aims to support students in developing the skills necessary for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to be active participants in both their education and the wider Sheffield community.
191
Total Students
17.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    176 (92.1%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.1%)
  • Black
    2 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
  • 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: West Fork Comm School District
Phone: (641)892-4461
Website: http://www.westforkschool.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 47
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 55
Grade 10 42
Grade 11 47
Grade 12 47
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hampton-Dumont High School
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District
457 Students
101 12th Ave NW
Hampton, IA 50441 (10.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th