- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sioux City, IA
West High School
Federal NCES profile for West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192640001533
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Sioux City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sioux City, IA.
School address
District: Sioux City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192640001533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
West High School held near 1,308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.3 → 82.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+56 students YoY 192640001533 · Sioux City, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,308 enr · 15.8:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,529 students)
West High School held near 1,308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.3 → 82.8 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
- North High Sch
North High School
1,529 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- This school
West High School
1,308 students
- North Middle S
North Middle School
1,136 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
1,076 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
826 students
What this shows West High School reports 1,308 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 81% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,308 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,308
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Iowa - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$12,880
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
White 33.0%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, West High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux City Comm School District reports $12,880 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Sioux City
2 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 (~1,308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about West High School
How many students attend West High School?
West High School has 1,308 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sioux City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,252 (2022-23) → 1,308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West High School is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West High School?
65.9% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in Sioux City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West High School?
West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, West High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sioux City, 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 Sioux City on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux City Comm School District?
Besides West High School, Sioux City Comm School District also operates North High School (1,529 students), East High School (1,495 students), and North Middle School (1,136 students). See the Sioux City Comm School District district page for the complete list.