West Delaware High School

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West Delaware High School ranks 66 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Delaware High School is a public high school located in Manchester, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 474 students. The school is part of the West Delaware County Community School District, which is ranked 70 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Delaware 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 the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 84.9% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. In mathematics, 80% of 11th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 65.7%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, which is lower than the nearby schools and the state average.

Compared to some nearby schools, such as Starmont High School and East Buchanan High School, West Delaware High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. This may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, which has been consistently above the state averages.

Detail:

Public 9-12

605 New St
Manchester, IA 52057

(563) 927-3515

District: West Delaware County Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,778

Feeder schools for West Delaware High School:

Elementary:	Lambert Elementary School
Middle:	West Delaware Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 466

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Delaware High School ranks better than 80.5% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Delaware 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 (91.8%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Delaware High School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare West Delaware High School employs 35.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Delaware High School is $14,778.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Delaware High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks West Delaware High School 66^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See West Delaware High School in the ranking list.)

West Delaware County Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Delaware County Community School District 70^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Delaware High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	72.43	76^th	351	78.3%
2013	78.96	29^th	351	91.7%
2014	77.86	55^th	322	82.9%
2015	47.22	207^th	324	36.1%
2016	66.18	108^th	320	66.3%
2017	81.38	29^th	325	91.1%
2018	71.45	86^th	320	73.1%
2019	71.82	78^th	327	76.1%
2021	65.39	103^rd	327	68.5%
2022	59.09	144^th	332	56.6%
2023	70.08	82^nd	336	75.6%
2024	74.20	66^th	338	80.5%

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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 Delaware High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	601	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	604
1989	564	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	568
1990	512	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	513
1991	518	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	522
1992	530	0	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	544
1993	549	0	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	560
1994	614	0	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	626
1995	679	0	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	690
1996	679	0	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	690
1997	699	0	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	711
1998	721	0	6	4	2	n/a	n/a	733
1999	713	0	9	3	1	n/a	n/a	726
2000	718	0	9	2	1	n/a	n/a	730
2001	703	0	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	715
2002	664	2	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	680
2003	664	2	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	680
2004	670	2	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	684
2005	599	6	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	617
2006	647	4	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	658
2007	601	4	2	4	5	n/a	n/a	616
2008	573	3	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	587
2009	575	4	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	589
2010	541	2	5	0	1	0	0	549
2011	530	7	2	1	0	0	0	540
2012	503	4	2	1	1	0	4	515
2013	511	6	2	4	1	0	2	526
2014	481	7	0	5	2	0	4	499
2015	473	2	0	6	2	0	1	484
2016	451	5	0	6	3	0	3	468
2017	436	11	1	4	3	0	5	460
2018	457	10	2	7	2	0	7	485
2019	445	7	4	11	3	0	7	477
2020	447	7	6	16	3	1	7	487
2021	454	8	5	14	1	1	10	493
2022	449	6	6	14	3	1	7	486
2023	436	8	3	14	3	0	10	474
2024	428	7	3	16	3	0	9	466

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 Delaware High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	604	43.0	14.0	10.4
1989	568	45.5	12.4	10.6
1990	513	43.5	11.7	11.1
1991	522	43.5	12.0	12.6
1992	544	43.0	12.6	17.8
1993	560	37.3	15.0	12
1994	626	38.1	16.4	10.9
1995	690	39.6	17.4	12.2
1996	690	39.6	17.4	12.2
1997	711	44.2	16.1	12.5
1998	733	43.0	17.0	10.9
1999	726	40.8	17.8	18
2000	730	45.5	16.0	15.8
2001	715	43.0	16.6	14.3
2002	680	41.5	16.4	15.4
2003	680	41.5	16.4	15.4
2004	684	42.0	16.3	14.8
2005	617	42.0	14.7	17.7
2006	658	47.8	13.8	16.9
2007	616	44.7	13.8	13.5
2008	587	43.7	13.4	18.2
2009	589	42.2	14.0	18.2
2010	549	41.0	13.3	17.5
2011	540	38.0	14.2	21.7
2012	515	37.3	13.7	23.7
2013	526	38.1	13.7	21.9
2014	499	39.4	12.6	21.2
2015	484	37.0	13.0	23.1
2016	468	37.0	12.6	26.3
2017	460	36.9	12.4	25.9
2018	485	36.9	13.1	26.6
2019	477	35.8	13.2	26.4
2020	487	35.8	13.5	26.1
2021	493	35.8	13.7	27
2022	486	34.6	14.0	24.5
2023	474	35.7	13.2	28.5
2024	466	35.4	13.1	27.7

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 Delaware High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	604	43.0	14.0	10.4
1989	568	45.5	12.4	10.6
1990	513	43.5	11.7	11.1
1991	522	43.5	12.0	12.6
1992	544	43.0	12.6	17.8
1993	560	37.3	15.0	12
1994	626	38.1	16.4	10.9
1995	690	39.6	17.4	12.2
1996	690	39.6	17.4	12.2
1997	711	44.2	16.1	12.5
1998	733	43.0	17.0	10.9
1999	726	40.8	17.8	18
2000	730	45.5	16.0	15.8
2001	715	43.0	16.6	14.3
2002	680	41.5	16.4	15.4
2003	680	41.5	16.4	15.4
2004	684	42.0	16.3	14.8
2005	617	42.0	14.7	17.7
2006	658	47.8	13.8	16.9
2007	616	44.7	13.8	13.5
2008	587	43.7	13.4	18.2
2009	589	42.2	14.0	18.2
2010	549	41.0	13.3	17.5
2011	540	38.0	14.2	21.7
2012	515	37.3	13.7	23.7
2013	526	38.1	13.7	21.9
2014	499	39.4	12.6	21.2
2015	484	37.0	13.0	23.1
2016	468	37.0	12.6	26.3
2017	460	36.9	12.4	25.9
2018	485	36.9	13.1	26.6
2019	477	35.8	13.2	26.4
2020	487	35.8	13.5	26.1
2021	493	35.8	13.7	27
2022	486	34.6	14.0	24.5
2023	474	35.7	13.2	28.5
2024	466	35.4	13.1	27.7

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 Delaware High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$170 (1.2%)	$14,608 (98.8%)	$14,778

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Delaware High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 82^nd of 336 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Delaware High School)	79.2	84.2	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Delaware County Community School District)	79.2	84.2	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Delaware High School)	68.5	81.6	13.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Delaware County Community School District)	68.5	81.6	13.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Delaware High School)	88.7	69	19.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Delaware County Community School District)	88.7	69	19.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Delaware High School)	80.2	70.1	10.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Delaware County Community School District)	80.2	70.1	10.1%
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	477	474	0.6%
African American	7	8	14.3%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	11	14	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	445	436	2%
Two or More Races	7	10	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.4%	28.5%	2.1%

Schools Near West Delaware 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 Delaware High School	Public	9-12	605 New St	Manchester	52057	Delaware County	West Delaware County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 927-3515	466	35	13.1	27.7%	428 (91.8%)	7 (1.5%)	16 (3.4%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	74.2	66^th of 338 public high schools	80.5%		70.1	82^nd of 336 public high schools	75.6%	16				83.6	84.9	83.6				71.8	74.5	80.0		74.5	$14,778	$170	$14,608
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	107 South St	Delhi	52223	Delaware County	Maquoketa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 922-2091	211	18	11.5	26.1%	202 (95.7%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	77.9	43^rd of 338 public high schools	87.3%		73.5	65^th of 336 public high schools	80.7%	22				83.3	92.6	88.4				70.0	83.3	69.8		83.3	$16,346	$544	$15,802
Edgewood-Colesburg High School	Public	7-12	403 W Union	Edgewood	52042	Clayton County	Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 928-6412	198	21	9.3	33.3%	188 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	61	142^nd of 338 public high schools	58.0%		50.8	182^nd of 336 public high schools	45.8%	40		78.6	74.4	78.1	88.9	51.6		67.9	79.5	68.8	80.6	61.3	66.7	80.6	$14,269	$167	$14,102
East Buchanan High School	Public	9-12	414 5th St North	Winthrop	50682	Buchanan County	East Buchanan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 935-3367	179	17	10.5	33.5%	167 (93.3%)	3 (1.7%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	40.5	237^th of 338 public high schools	29.9%		48.2	197^th of 336 public high schools	41.4%	40				64.1	60.0	77.4				56.4	67.5	77.4		42.5	$15,562	$271	$15,292
Starmont High School	Public	9-12	3202 40th St	Arlington	50606	Fayette County	Starmont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 933-4598	181	18	10.0	57.5%	171 (94.5%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	62.9	128^th of 338 public high schools	62.1%		38.1	240^th of 336 public high schools	28.6%	112				87.0	72.7	76.6				71.7	72.7	76.6		57.6	$18,632	$658	$17,974
North-Linn Senior High School	Public	9-12	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52218	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 224-3291	157	14	11.0	24.8%	153 (97.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	71.1	86^th of 338 public high schools	74.6%		68.6	93^rd of 336 public high schools	72.3%	7				100.0	84.1	84.6				87.9	75.0	64.1		61.4	$13,474	$183	$13,291
Central City High School	Public	6-12	400 Barber Street	Central City	52214	Linn County	Central City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 438-6182	225	21	10.6	34.7%	208 (92.4%)	6 (2.7%)	6 (2.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	29.7	269^th of 338 public high schools	20.4%		50.3	186^th of 336 public high schools	44.6%	83	70.4	61.8	80.0	76.2	71.4	52.6	70.4	50.0	60.0	38.1	71.4	50.0	36.7	57.1	$15,375	$264	$15,111

Frequently Asked Questions about West Delaware High School

Is West Delaware High School a good school?

West Delaware High School ranks 66^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is West Delaware High School in?

West Delaware County Community School District

What schools feed into West Delaware High School?

West Delaware High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lambert Elementary School
Middle : West Delaware Middle School

How many students attend West Delaware High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 466 students attended West Delaware High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Delaware High School?

Students at West Delaware High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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