- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Branch, IA
West Branch High School
Federal NCES profile for West Branch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193075001774
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Branch High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Branch · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Branch High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Branch, IA.
School address
District: West Branch Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193075001774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
West Branch High School grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 193075001774 · West Branch, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 15.2:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoover Elementary School (353 students)
West Branch High School grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Branch High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoover Element
Hoover Elementary School
353 students
- This school
West Branch High School
273 students
- West Branch Mi
West Branch Middle School
239 students
What this shows West Branch High School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Branch High School compares
West Branch High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Iowa - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,125
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, West Branch High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Branch Comm School District reports $12,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Branch High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Branch Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Branch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~273 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Branch High School
How many students attend West Branch High School?
West Branch High School has 273 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Branch, IA. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Branch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Branch High School is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Branch High School?
21.3% of students at West Branch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Branch High School?
The largest demographic group at West Branch High School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in West Branch, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Branch High School?
West Branch High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Branch High School rank among public schools in West Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Branch, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Branch Comm School District?
Besides West Branch High School, West Branch Comm School District also operates Hoover Elementary School (353 students) and West Branch Middle School (239 students). See the West Branch Comm School District district page for the complete list.