- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Davenport, IA
West High School
Federal NCES profile for West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190858000487
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
West High School held near 1,442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.3 → 93.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 190858000487 · Davenport, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,304 enr · 14.8:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,288 students)
West High School held near 1,442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.3 → 93.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West High School
1,304 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,288 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,190 students
- Sudlow Interme
Sudlow Intermediate
734 students
- Wood Intermedi
Wood Intermediate
629 students
- Williams Inter
Williams Intermediate
577 students
What this shows West High School reports 1,304 students on the CCD universe file.
How West High School compares
West High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,304
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 63% in Iowa - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.9%
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
$13,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, West High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davenport Comm School District reports $13,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sudlow Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williams Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Davenport
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,304 students)
Frequently asked questions about West High School
How many students attend West High School?
West High School has 1,304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Davenport, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,469 (2022-23) → 1,442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West High School is 14.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West High School?
49.7% of students at West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West High School?
The largest demographic group at West High School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West High School?
West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, West High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Davenport, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Davenport on the city page.
What other schools are in Davenport Comm School District?
Besides West High School, Davenport Comm School District also operates Central High School (1,288 students), North High School (1,190 students), and Sudlow Intermediate (734 students). See the Davenport Comm School District district page for the complete list.