Westside Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Westside Junior-Senior High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the Ar-We-Va Community School District in Westside, Iowa, with a student population of 106. The school is ranked 14th out of 338 Iowa high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westside Junior-Senior High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 95% of 10th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.02% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. Additionally, Westside Junior-Senior High School spends $20,284 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools and the state average, suggesting a greater investment in resources and support for students.

While Westside Junior-Senior High School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 21.8 compared to nearby schools, it also has a more diverse student population, with 19.81% Hispanic students, 1.89% African American students, and 3.77% students of two or more races in 2022-2023. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools, which is a positive indicator of the school's commitment to inclusivity and equity. Overall, Westside Junior-Senior High School stands out as a high-performing school with a strong focus on academic excellence and a diverse student population, despite facing some challenges in supporting students from lower-income families and ensuring personalized attention.

Detail:

Public 6-12

108 Clinton St
Westside, IA 51467

(712) 663-4311

District: Ar-We-Va Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,284

Feeder schools for Westside Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 114

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.7%

Hispanic:

19.3%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westside Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 70.3% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.15. (See more...)

Compare Details Westside Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 95.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Westside Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.7%), Hispanic (19.3%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westside Junior-Senior High School is 19. (See more...)

Compare Westside Junior-Senior High School employs 5.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside Junior-Senior High School is $20,284.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Westside Junior-Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Westside Junior-Senior High School 100^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Westside Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Westside Junior-Senior High School 14^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Westside Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Ar-We-Va Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ar-We-Va Community School District 26^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westside Junior-Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	63.88	111^th	349	68.2%
2013	79.52	26^th	350	92.6%
2014	83.55	17^th	337	95.0%
2015	73.15	65^th	349	81.4%
2016	64.23	116^th	343	66.2%
2017	74.17	56^th	327	82.9%
2018	67.43	96^th	318	69.8%
2019	56.92	150^th	342	56.1%
2021	76.87	53^rd	324	83.6%
2022	77.65	54^th	337	84.0%
2023	81.87	29^th	334	91.3%
2024	68.15	100^th	337	70.3%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Westside Junior-Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	81.20	28^th	351	92.0%
2013	91.73	1^st	351	99.7%
2014	60.95	143^rd	322	55.6%
2017	75.34	63^rd	325	80.6%
2018	80.94	22^nd	320	93.1%
2019	57.71	139^th	327	57.5%
2021	51.37	177^th	327	45.9%
2022	53.76	164^th	332	50.6%
2023	66.64	102^nd	336	69.6%
2024	85.71	14^th	338	95.9%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Westside Junior-Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	158	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
1989	155	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	156
1990	143	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
1991	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
1992	164	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	164
1993	184	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	186
1994	188	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	188
1995	216	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	219
1996	216	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	219
1997	200	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	202
1998	249	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	249
1999	249	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
2000	248	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	249
2001	262	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	262
2002	251	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	255
2003	251	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	255
2004	261	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	268
2005	244	1	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	254
2006	222	9	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	233
2007	216	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	227
2008	184	2	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	194
2009	165	0	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	176
2010	146	0	0	16	0	0	0	162
2011	132	1	0	14	0	0	0	147
2012	125	0	0	9	0	0	0	134
2013	114	0	0	9	0	0	0	123
2014	98	2	0	7	0	0	0	107
2015	98	0	0	8	0	0	0	106
2016	97	1	0	9	0	0	0	107
2017	95	4	0	12	0	0	0	111
2018	79	3	0	14	0	0	0	96
2019	86	3	0	17	0	0	0	106
2020	94	3	0	18	0	0	2	117
2021	89	1	0	16	0	0	4	110
2022	81	2	0	21	0	0	4	108
2023	79	2	0	21	0	0	4	106
2024	84	2	0	22	1	0	5	114

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westside Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	158	14.3	11.0	19.6
1989	156	13.7	11.3	11.5
1990	143	13.2	10.8	16.1
1991	145	13.4	10.8	22.8
1992	164	14.0	11.7	20.1
1993	186	14.9	12.5	11.3
1994	188	14.5	13.0	14.4
1995	219	15.2	14.4	19.2
1996	219	15.2	14.4	19.2
1997	202	15.8	12.8	18.8
1998	249	22.1	11.3	14.1
1999	251	20.5	12.2	26.7
2000	249	21.1	11.8	26.1
2001	262	22.5	11.6	28.2
2002	255	20.0	12.8	34.9
2003	255	20.0	12.8	34.9
2004	268	20.0	13.4	32.5
2005	254	20.0	12.7	32.3
2006	233	19.8	11.8	33.5
2007	227	19.8	11.5	32.6
2008	194	19.8	9.8	30.9
2009	176	19.8	8.9	17
2010	162	13.5	11.9	20.4
2011	147	15.8	9.2	21.1
2012	134	14.8	9.0	18.7
2013	123	13.0	9.3	17.9
2014	107	13.2	8.0	28
2015	106	14.0	7.5	27.4
2016	107	13.0	8.2	33.6
2017	111	7.6	14.5	36
2018	96	9.4	10.1	31.3
2019	106	4.9	21.5	39.6
2020	117	4.9	23.8	43.6
2021	110	4.9	22.4	43.6
2022	108	4.9	21.9	36.1
2023	106	4.8	21.8	33
2024	114	5.9	19.0	43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westside Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	158	14.3	11.0	19.6
1989	156	13.7	11.3	11.5
1990	143	13.2	10.8	16.1
1991	145	13.4	10.8	22.8
1992	164	14.0	11.7	20.1
1993	186	14.9	12.5	11.3
1994	188	14.5	13.0	14.4
1995	219	15.2	14.4	19.2
1996	219	15.2	14.4	19.2
1997	202	15.8	12.8	18.8
1998	249	22.1	11.3	14.1
1999	251	20.5	12.2	26.7
2000	249	21.1	11.8	26.1
2001	262	22.5	11.6	28.2
2002	255	20.0	12.8	34.9
2003	255	20.0	12.8	34.9
2004	268	20.0	13.4	32.5
2005	254	20.0	12.7	32.3
2006	233	19.8	11.8	33.5
2007	227	19.8	11.5	32.6
2008	194	19.8	9.8	30.9
2009	176	19.8	8.9	17
2010	162	13.5	11.9	20.4
2011	147	15.8	9.2	21.1
2012	134	14.8	9.0	18.7
2013	123	13.0	9.3	17.9
2014	107	13.2	8.0	28
2015	106	14.0	7.5	27.4
2016	107	13.0	8.2	33.6
2017	111	7.6	14.5	36
2018	96	9.4	10.1	31.3
2019	106	4.9	21.5	39.6
2020	117	4.9	23.8	43.6
2021	110	4.9	22.4	43.6
2022	108	4.9	21.9	36.1
2023	106	4.8	21.8	33
2024	114	5.9	19.0	43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westside Junior-Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$449 (2.2%)	$19,835 (97.8%)	$20,284

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westside Junior-Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 150^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 29^th of 334 Middle schools	35.2%
Ranks 139^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 102^nd of 336 High schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Junior-Senior High School)	52.6	93.3	40.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	52.6	93.3	40.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westside Junior-Senior High School)	63.2	86.7	23.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	63.2	86.7	23.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Junior-Senior High School)	81.8	94.7	12.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	81.8	94.7	12.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westside Junior-Senior High School)	81.8	73.7	8.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	81.8	73.7	8.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Junior-Senior High School)	92.3	84.6	7.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	92.3	84.6	7.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westside Junior-Senior High School)	84.6	84.6
8th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	84.6	84.6
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Junior-Senior High School)	75	75
10th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	75	75
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Westside Junior-Senior High School)	68.8	62.5	6.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	68.8	62.5	6.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Junior-Senior High School)	76.5	84.6	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	76.5	84.6	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	69.9	1.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Westside Junior-Senior High School)	70.6	69.2	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	70.6	69.2	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	60.2	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	106	106
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	21	23.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	86	79	8.1%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.6%	33%	6.6%

Schools Near Westside Junior-Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westside Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	108 Clinton St	Westside	51467	Crawford County	Ar-We-Va Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 663-4311	114	6	19.0	43.0%	84 (73.7%)	2 (1.8%)	22 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)	85.7	14^th of 338 public high schools	95.9%		66.6	102^nd of 336 public high schools	69.6%	88	72.2	100.0	88.9	92.3	95.0	83.3	83.3	93.3	77.8	84.6	85.0	66.7	61.1	95.0	$20,284	$449	$19,835
IKM-Manning High School	Public	9-12	209 10th St	Manning	51455	Carroll County	IKM-Manning Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 655-3781	195	20	9.5	33.8%	185 (94.9%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	70.5	92^nd of 338 public high schools	72.8%		68.4	95^th of 336 public high schools	71.7%	3				86.8	82.5	80.0				84.9	75.0	68.9		62.5	$16,896	$150	$16,746
Carroll High School	Public	9-12	2809 N Grant Rd	Carroll	51401	Carroll County	Carroll Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 792-8010	545	35	15.5	30.8%	472 (86.6%)	12 (2.2%)	37 (6.8%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	60.3	145^th of 338 public high schools	57.1%		74.5	58^th of 336 public high schools	82.7%	87				74.0	81.1	86.8				65.4	70.1	89.5		54.3	$13,548	$346	$13,203
Denison High School	Public	9-12	819 N 16th St	Denison	51442	Crawford County	Denison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 263-3101	773	44	17.7	58.3%	251 (32.5%)	21 (2.7%)	476 (61.6%)	17 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	59.7	149^th of 338 public high schools	55.9%		65.2	108^th of 336 public high schools	67.9%	41				79.5	79.8	71.4				66.5	73.6	75.1		64.2	$12,297	$313	$11,984
East Sac County High School	Public	7-12	801 Jackson	Lake View	51450	Sac County	East Sac County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 665-5001	383	25	15.1	40.7%	354 (92.4%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	8 (2.1%)	51.9	182^nd of 338 public high schools	46.2%		33.9	253^rd of 336 public high schools	24.7%	71		86.5	80.4	66.7	80.6	64.2		74.5	69.1	58.3	77.8	66.0	72.2	74.6	$16,343	$296	$16,046
Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	602 Idaho	Glidden	51443	Carroll County	Glidden-Ralston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 659-2205	156	14	10.9	30.1%	146 (93.6%)	2 (1.3%)	8 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.9	240^th of 338 public high schools	29.0%		17	295^th of 336 public high schools	12.2%	55		81.8	65.0	61.9	81.3	56.5		66.7	60.0	52.4	56.3	56.5	50.0	78.1	$18,790	$292	$18,499

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