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West Senior High School

2901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52246

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 40 of 183 in Iowa

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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 Senior High School

2901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52246

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 40 of 183 in Iowa

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About West Senior High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 73%
Reading 74%
State average proficiency is 73% in Math and 74% in Reading.
95
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1472
Total Students
$40997
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 46.74%
Asian 10.46%
Hispanic 10.94%
Black 26.36%
Two+ Races 4.89%
Native Am. 0.07%
White
46.74%
Asian
10.46%
Hispanic
10.94%
Black
26.36%
Two+ Races
4.89%
Native Am.
0.07%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1472
47.49%
699 Female
52.11%
767 Male

Student Population

1472 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

368 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

West Senior High School Contact Information

Address

2901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52246

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Phone

(319) 688-1050

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TOP 40 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Senior 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: 8:50 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 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

Recently, West Senior High School honored a number of students who had been inducted into the National Honor Society for their ongoing commitment to service and scholarship. The school's academic program has gotten better because there are more Advanced Placement (AP) classes, especially in environmental science and computer science. The West High Trojans athletic programs are also using the newly updated multi-purpose fields, which have better drainage and surfaces for year-round use.

FAQ

Q1. How does West Senior High School help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. West Senior High School helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q2. Does West Senior High School help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q3. Does West Senior High School teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q4. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, West Senior High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Are there arts and creative programs at West Senior High School?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

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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