West Liberty High School

West Liberty Comm School District
310 West Maxson Ave.
West Liberty, IA 52776
397 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Liberty High School, located in West Liberty, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the West Liberty Community School District. The school is notable for its commitment to serving a diverse student body in a small-town setting, often recognized for its efforts to integrate technology and provide robust academic and extracurricular opportunities to prepare students for post-secondary success.

The school district is frequently noted for its unique demographic profile, being one of the first school districts in Iowa to reach a majority-Hispanic student population. This has shaped the culture of the high school, fostering an environment that emphasizes inclusivity, bilingual communication, and community engagement. By balancing traditional Midwestern values with a progressive approach to education, West Liberty High School strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students from all backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.
397
Total Students
26.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    224 (56.4%)
  • White
    164 (41.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
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 Liberty Comm School District
Phone: (319)627-2115
Website: http://www.wl.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 127
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43

* 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 9 102
Grade 10 117
Grade 11 91
Grade 12 87
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West Branch High School
West Branch Comm School District
273 Students
900 W Main
West Branch, IA 52358 (8.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th