- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Iowa City, IA
West Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for West Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191470000902
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Senior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Iowa City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Senior High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Iowa City, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
West Senior High School held near 1,472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.9 → 94.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 191470000902 · Iowa City, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,514 enr · 15.9:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
West Senior High School held near 1,472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.9 → 94.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- This school
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- North Central
North Central Junior High School
925 students
What this shows West Senior High School reports 1,514 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Senior High School compares
West Senior 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,514 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,514
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Iowa - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, West Senior High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Central Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Iowa 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 (~1,514 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Senior High School
How many students attend West Senior High School?
West Senior High School has 1,514 students enrolled. It is a high school in Iowa City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,503 (2022-23) → 1,472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Senior High School is 15.9:1, 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 Senior High School?
33.9% of students at West Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at West Senior High School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Iowa City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Senior High School?
West Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Senior High School rank among high schools in Iowa City?
By Resource Investment Index, West Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Iowa 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 Iowa City on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides West Senior High School, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), Liberty High School (1,286 students), and Southeast Junior High School (1,269 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.