West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

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West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School ranks 119 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in West Burlington, Iowa, with a student population of 487. The school is part of the West Burlington Ind School District, which is ranked 149 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Burlington Arnold consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 87.3% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school's mathematics and science proficiency rates are also strong, exceeding state averages. West Burlington Arnold has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like New London Junior-Senior High School, Mediapolis High School, and Danville Junior-Senior High School, which have predominantly White student populations.

The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 40.66% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools but lower than Burlington Community High School. West Burlington Arnold also spends $21,092 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools, indicating a greater investment in educational resources, facilities, and programs.

Detail:

Public 6-12

408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655

(319) 752-8747

District: West Burlington Ind School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,092

Feeder schools for West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

West Burlington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 463

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.9%

Two or more races:

14.0%

African American:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 67.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.49. (See more...)

Compare Details West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 64.8% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Burlington Arnold 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 (71.9%), two or more races (14%), African American (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School is 15. (See more...)

Compare West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School employs 30.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School is $21,092.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School 110^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School 119^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

West Burlington Ind School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Burlington Ind School District 149^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2022	72.06	79^th	337	76.6%
2023	50.05	190^th	334	43.1%
2024	66.49	110^th	337	67.4%

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

Rank History for West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	56.59	185^th	351	47.3%
2013	54.25	193^rd	351	45.0%
2014	73.97	79^th	322	75.5%
2015	64.27	131^st	324	59.6%
2016	70.29	94^th	320	70.6%
2017	77.74	51^st	325	84.3%
2018	75.76	64^th	320	80.0%
2019	45.31	217^th	327	33.6%
2021	49.92	180^th	327	45.0%
2022	57.62	154^th	332	53.6%
2023	52.10	179^th	336	46.7%
2024	65.16	119^th	338	64.8%

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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 West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	130	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	137
1989	124	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	128
1990	132	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	135
1991	130	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	136
1992	162	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	167
1993	178	5	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	188
1994	180	4	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	191
1995	218	5	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	227
1996	218	5	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	227
1997	223	4	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	232
1998	228	5	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	242
1999	207	9	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	227
2000	203	5	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	218
2001	206	9	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	224
2002	207	7	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	227
2003	207	7	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	227
2004	211	6	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	237
2005	216	10	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	244
2006	216	11	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	245
2007	213	14	15	8	0	n/a	n/a	250
2008	213	19	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	255
2009	189	22	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	229
2010	180	11	8	11	3	1	9	223
2011	176	8	7	15	2	0	13	221
2012	184	14	7	14	0	0	15	234
2013	187	19	7	18	0	0	14	245
2014	191	28	8	15	0	1	13	256
2015	191	24	6	16	0	1	21	259
2016	214	26	9	16	0	1	23	289
2017	203	26	5	19	1	1	24	279
2018	193	27	5	21	2	0	27	275
2019	204	27	6	23	1	0	26	287
2020	209	26	6	24	2	0	24	291
2021	216	20	9	21	1	0	27	294
2022	369	32	16	35	0	0	52	504
2023	350	36	13	28	0	0	60	487
2024	333	30	10	25	0	0	65	463

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 West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	137	13.7	10.0	5.8
1989	128	14.4	8.8	7.8
1990	135	13.9	9.7	8.1
1991	136	13.4	10.1	8.1
1992	167	14.0	11.9	8.4
1993	188	14.2	13.2	11.7
1994	191	14.3	13.4	16.8
1995	227	16.6	13.7	15.4
1996	227	16.6	13.7	15.4
1997	232	16.6	14.0	16.4
1998	242	16.4	14.8	19.8
1999	227	16.9	13.4	22
2000	218	18.6	11.7	15.1
2001	224	17.8	12.6	17.4
2002	227	17.4	13.0	24.2
2003	227	17.4	13.0	24.2
2004	237	15.7	15.1	26.2
2005	244	17.5	13.9	33.2
2006	245	16.9	14.5	31
2007	250	16.9	14.8	28.4
2008	255	16.6	15.4	30.6
2009	229	16.1	14.2	27.9
2010	223	18.2	12.2	33.2
2011	221	20.0	11.0	38.9
2012	234	17.2	13.5	38.5
2013	245	17.0	14.3	44.9
2014	256	17.4	14.7	45.3
2015	259	17.0	15.2	45.2
2016	289	18.0	16.0	45.7
2017	279	19.1	14.5	43
2018	275	19.6	14.0	40.4
2019	287	18.6	15.4	43.6
2020	291	18.7	15.5	41.9
2021	294	17.8	16.5	41.8
2022	504	30.8	16.3	41.1
2023	487	31.4	15.5	40.7
2024	463	30.6	15.0	41.5

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 West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	137	13.7	10.0	5.8
1989	128	14.4	8.8	7.8
1990	135	13.9	9.7	8.1
1991	136	13.4	10.1	8.1
1992	167	14.0	11.9	8.4
1993	188	14.2	13.2	11.7
1994	191	14.3	13.4	16.8
1995	227	16.6	13.7	15.4
1996	227	16.6	13.7	15.4
1997	232	16.6	14.0	16.4
1998	242	16.4	14.8	19.8
1999	227	16.9	13.4	22
2000	218	18.6	11.7	15.1
2001	224	17.8	12.6	17.4
2002	227	17.4	13.0	24.2
2003	227	17.4	13.0	24.2
2004	237	15.7	15.1	26.2
2005	244	17.5	13.9	33.2
2006	245	16.9	14.5	31
2007	250	16.9	14.8	28.4
2008	255	16.6	15.4	30.6
2009	229	16.1	14.2	27.9
2010	223	18.2	12.2	33.2
2011	221	20.0	11.0	38.9
2012	234	17.2	13.5	38.5
2013	245	17.0	14.3	44.9
2014	256	17.4	14.7	45.3
2015	259	17.0	15.2	45.2
2016	289	18.0	16.0	45.7
2017	279	19.1	14.5	43
2018	275	19.6	14.0	40.4
2019	287	18.6	15.4	43.6
2020	291	18.7	15.5	41.9
2021	294	17.8	16.5	41.8
2022	504	30.8	16.3	41.1
2023	487	31.4	15.5	40.7
2024	463	30.6	15.0	41.5

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 West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$147 (0.7%)	$20,945 (99.3%)	$21,092

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 217^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 179^th of 336 High schools	13.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School)	67.7	87.3	19.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Burlington Ind School District)	67.7	87.3	19.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School)	63.1	67.1	4%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Burlington Ind School District)	63.1	67.1	4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School)	78.3	65.4	12.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Burlington Ind School District)	78.3	65.4	12.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School)	65	48.1	16.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Burlington Ind School District)	65	48.1	16.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	287	487	69.7%
African American	27	36	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	13	116.7%
Hispanic	23	28	21.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	204	350	71.6%
Two or More Races	26	60	130.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.6%	40.7%	2.9%

Schools Near West Burlington Arnold 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
West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	408 W Van Weiss Blvd	West Burlington	52655	Des Moines County	West Burlington Ind School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 752-8747	463	31	15.0	41.5%	333 (71.9%)	30 (6.5%)	25 (5.4%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (14.0%)	65.2	119^th of 338 public high schools	64.8%		52.1	179^th of 336 public high schools	46.7%	60	90.3	87.5	87.1	85.9	87.3	89.5	80.6	67.2	71.0	62.5	69.8	67.1	74.2	63.5	$21,092	$147	$20,945
Burlington Community High School	Public	9-12	421 Terrace Dr	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 753-2211	1,090	64	17.1	54.0%	719 (66.0%)	162 (14.9%)	78 (7.2%)	13 (1.2%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	110 (10.1%)	11.7	310^th of 338 public high schools	8.3%		10.4	311^th of 336 public high schools	7.4%	1				65.7	57.3	64.8				35.7	33.7	42.4		39.9	$15,640	$640	$15,000
Danville Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	419 South Main Street	Danville	52623	Des Moines County	Danville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 392-4222	305	20	15.0	37.7%	274 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	48	207^th of 338 public high schools	38.8%		65.9	106^th of 336 public high schools	68.5%	101		86.8	61.7	79.2	65.5	94.9		73.6	66.0	62.3	60.0	92.3	36.2	45.5	$12,852	$127	$12,724
Mediapolis High School	Public	9-12	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 394-3101	318	24	13.1	25.2%	297 (93.4%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	75.5	56^th of 338 public high schools	83.4%		86.9	17^th of 336 public high schools	94.9%	39				84.0	87.1	82.9				66.7	82.4	77.5		77.6	$15,192	$266	$14,926
New London Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	101 Jack Wilson Dr	New London	52645	Henry County	New London Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 367-0500	290	23	12.4	43.1%	255 (87.9%)	14 (4.8%)	9 (3.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	41	236^th of 338 public high schools	30.2%		56.9	155^th of 336 public high schools	53.9%	81	60.5	81.4	62.8	63.4	71.4	83.3	53.5	74.4	51.2	41.5	59.5	80.6	60.5	59.5	$14,203	$251	$13,952
Fort Madison High School	Public	9-12	2001 Ave B	Fort Madison	52627	Lee County	Fort Madison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 372-1862	561	39	14.3	51.5%	460 (82.0%)	12 (2.1%)	49 (8.7%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (5.9%)	41.9	234^th of 338 public high schools	30.8%		51	181^st of 336 public high schools	46.1%	53				69.6	79.6	71.9				57.1	58.4	65.1		59.3	$19,711	$413	$19,298

Frequently Asked Questions about West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

What schools feed into West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School?

West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Burlington Elementary School

How many students attend West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 463 students attended West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School?

Students at West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School are 72% White, 14% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What district is West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School in?

West Burlington Ind School District

Is West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School a good school?

West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School ranks 119^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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