West Central Valley High School

West Central Valley Comm School District
3299 White Pole Rd
Stuart, IA 50250
264 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Central Valley High School, located in Stuart, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the West Central Valley Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing both student achievement and character development, the institution aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education, the workforce, and active community citizenship.

The school’s culture is deeply rooted in its rural Iowa setting, fostering a close-knit community where faculty and students collaborate closely. West Central Valley High School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and vocational training options, supported by a range of athletic programs and student organizations. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the local community, highlighting its ongoing initiatives to integrate modern technology and innovative teaching practices into the classroom experience.
264
Total Students
22.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    220 (83.3%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (9.8%)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.9%)
  • Black
    3 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
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 Central Valley Comm School District
Phone: (515)523-1313
Website: http://www.wcvwildcats.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 95
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 68
Grade 10 61
Grade 11 68
Grade 12 67
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Earlham Senior High School
Earlham Comm School District
189 Students
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072 (9.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th