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West High School

2001 Casselman, Sioux City, IA, 51103

Ranked 164 of 183 in Iowa

Top schools in Sioux City
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

West High School

2001 Casselman, Sioux City, IA, 51103

About West High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 39% in Reading.
83
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1308
Total Students
$40997
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 34.1%
Asian 2.52%
Hispanic 43.27%
Black 7.34%
Two+ Races 7.42%
Native Am. 3.36%
White
34.1%
Asian
2.52%
Hispanic
43.27%
Black
7.34%
Two+ Races
7.42%
Native Am.
3.36%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1308
48.39%
633 Female
51.61%
675 Male

Student Population

1308 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

328 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

West High School Contact Information

Address

2001 Casselman, Sioux City, IA, 51103

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Phone

(712) 279-6772

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TOP 164 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sioux City West High School has added to its Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs by putting new industrial robotics equipment in its manufacturing lab. This will help students get ready for the demands of the modern workforce. Recently, the school's Vocal Music department celebrated the fact that several students made it into the All-State Chorus. This is a great example of the school's long history of excellence in performance. The campus has also added renovated flexible learning spaces that make it easier for students to work together on project-based assignments.

FAQ

Q1. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, West High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q2. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q3. Does West High School offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, West High School gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. How does West High School get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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