West High School

1,696 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West High School, located in Waterloo, Iowa, serves as one of the two primary public high schools within the Waterloo Community School District. Situated on E. Ridgeway Ave, the school is known for fostering a diverse student body and providing a comprehensive educational environment. The institution emphasizes academic growth, preparing its students for post-secondary success through a variety of core curriculum subjects, elective programs, and support services designed to meet the needs of a wide range of learners.

Beyond the classroom, West High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong commitment to extracurricular involvement. The school offers a broad array of athletic programs, fine arts opportunities, and student-led clubs that encourage teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and community engagement, West High School strives to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop their individual talents and contribute positively to the Waterloo community.

1,696

Total Students

100.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	771
Hispanic	256
Black	371
Asian	102
Two or More	122
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	69

White
771 (45.5%)
Black
371 (21.9%)
Hispanic
256 (15.1%)
Two or More
122 (7.2%)
Asian
102 (6.0%)
Pacific Islander
69 (4.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

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:	Waterloo Comm School District
Phone:	(319)433-2700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	747
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	256

* 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 9 585

Grade 10 435

Grade 11 361

Grade 12 315