West Liberty High School

Summary:

West Liberty High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 364 students in West Liberty, Iowa, which is part of the West Liberty Community School District. The school consistently underperforms the state average in academic assessments, ranking in the bottom 20-25% of Iowa high schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Liberty High School's academic performance lags significantly behind nearby schools like Highland High School, Durant Junior/Senior High School, and West Branch High School, which all have higher proficiency rates on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) and better overall rankings. Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student, these academic challenges persist, potentially due to the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio.

To address these issues, the school and district should consider implementing targeted interventions and support programs, analyzing the curriculum and instructional practices, and exploring ways to reduce the student-teacher ratio. By addressing these key areas, West Liberty High School can work to improve its academic performance and better serve the needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

310 West Maxson Ave.
West Liberty, IA 52776

(319) 627-2115

District: West Liberty Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
289^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,944

Feeder schools for West Liberty High School:

Elementary:	Early Childhood Center
	West Liberty Elementary School
Middle:	West Liberty Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 382

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.1%

White:

40.3%

Asian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Liberty High School ranks worse than 85.5% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.57. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Liberty 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: Hispanic (57.1%), White (40.3%), Asian (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Liberty High School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare West Liberty High School employs 26.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Liberty High School is $14,944.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks West Liberty High School 289^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See West Liberty High School in the ranking list.)

West Liberty Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Liberty Community School District 305^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Liberty High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	34.67	279^th	351	20.5%
2013	39.54	270^th	351	23.1%
2014	55.16	165^th	322	48.8%
2015	59.24	150^th	324	53.7%
2016	38.60	222^nd	320	30.6%
2017	30.92	260^th	325	20.0%
2018	17.79	288^th	320	10.0%
2019	24.19	280^th	327	14.4%
2021	9.03	305^th	327	6.7%
2022	9.77	311^th	332	6.3%
2023	27.95	274^th	336	18.5%
2024	22.57	289^th	338	14.5%

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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 Liberty High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	371	0	10	57	0	n/a	n/a	438
1989	359	0	6	74	0	n/a	n/a	439
1990	374	0	16	82	0	n/a	n/a	472
1991	386	0	15	90	0	n/a	n/a	491
1992	416	0	18	105	0	n/a	n/a	539
1993	430	0	19	128	0	n/a	n/a	577
1994	433	0	25	131	1	n/a	n/a	590
1995	272	0	19	85	0	n/a	n/a	376
1996	272	0	19	85	0	n/a	n/a	376
1997	273	0	14	98	0	n/a	n/a	385
1998	286	1	18	91	0	n/a	n/a	396
1999	258	2	27	94	0	n/a	n/a	381
2000	229	1	23	107	2	n/a	n/a	362
2001	205	1	29	120	2	n/a	n/a	357
2002	196	1	13	124	1	n/a	n/a	335
2003	196	1	13	124	1	n/a	n/a	335
2004	213	2	13	130	0	n/a	n/a	358
2005	196	4	9	141	0	n/a	n/a	350
2006	206	5	13	169	0	n/a	n/a	393
2007	194	7	10	161	0	n/a	n/a	372
2008	171	6	9	165	0	n/a	n/a	351
2009	164	6	10	180	0	n/a	n/a	360
2010	144	1	5	169	0	0	4	323
2011	147	2	5	164	3	0	7	328
2012	139	1	5	166	0	0	5	316
2013	132	1	6	164	0	0	5	308
2014	127	1	9	175	0	0	5	317
2015	147	3	9	188	0	0	3	350
2016	147	2	6	220	0	0	3	378
2017	164	1	6	219	0	0	3	393
2018	166	2	9	214	0	0	2	393
2019	156	0	10	222	0	0	2	390
2020	154	5	11	203	0	0	4	377
2021	136	3	8	221	0	0	5	373
2022	145	3	4	218	0	0	4	374
2023	142	3	3	210	0	0	6	364
2024	154	2	4	218	0	0	4	382

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 Liberty High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	438	30.7	14.2	9.6
1989	439	30.9	14.2	9.8
1990	472	35.2	13.4	13.1
1991	491	36.2	13.5	11.6
1992	539	35.0	15.4	13.7
1993	577	35.7	16.2	14.4
1994	590	37.6	15.7	13.6
1995	376	28.6	13.1	13.8
1996	376	28.6	13.1	13.8
1997	385	28.1	13.7	15.8
1998	396	28.6	13.8	16.4
1999	381	29.4	13.0	24.1
2000	362	32.3	11.2	23.8
2001	357	32.3	11.1	23.8
2002	335	26.3	12.7	23
2003	335	26.3	12.7	23
2004	358	28.3	12.7	30.7
2005	350	28.4	12.3	32.6
2006	393	30.1	13.1	32.8
2007	372	30.0	12.4	38.7
2008	351	30.8	11.4	42.2
2009	360	30.8	11.7	40
2010	323	29.9	10.7	51.7
2011	328	29.5	11.1	46.3
2012	316	27.3	11.5	51.3
2013	308	27.1	11.3	51.6
2014	317	26.8	11.8	54.3
2015	350	26.0	13.4	54
2016	378	29.0	13.0	58.5
2017	393	29.8	13.1	57.8
2018	393	31.0	12.6	56.5
2019	390	28.9	13.4	59.5
2020	377	27.9	13.5	56
2021	373	26.9	13.8	66
2022	374	27.9	13.3	58.6
2023	364	25.7	14.1	53.3
2024	382	26.2	14.5	45.3

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 Liberty High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	438	30.7	14.2	9.6
1989	439	30.9	14.2	9.8
1990	472	35.2	13.4	13.1
1991	491	36.2	13.5	11.6
1992	539	35.0	15.4	13.7
1993	577	35.7	16.2	14.4
1994	590	37.6	15.7	13.6
1995	376	28.6	13.1	13.8
1996	376	28.6	13.1	13.8
1997	385	28.1	13.7	15.8
1998	396	28.6	13.8	16.4
1999	381	29.4	13.0	24.1
2000	362	32.3	11.2	23.8
2001	357	32.3	11.1	23.8
2002	335	26.3	12.7	23
2003	335	26.3	12.7	23
2004	358	28.3	12.7	30.7
2005	350	28.4	12.3	32.6
2006	393	30.1	13.1	32.8
2007	372	30.0	12.4	38.7
2008	351	30.8	11.4	42.2
2009	360	30.8	11.7	40
2010	323	29.9	10.7	51.7
2011	328	29.5	11.1	46.3
2012	316	27.3	11.5	51.3
2013	308	27.1	11.3	51.6
2014	317	26.8	11.8	54.3
2015	350	26.0	13.4	54
2016	378	29.0	13.0	58.5
2017	393	29.8	13.1	57.8
2018	393	31.0	12.6	56.5
2019	390	28.9	13.4	59.5
2020	377	27.9	13.5	56
2021	373	26.9	13.8	66
2022	374	27.9	13.3	58.6
2023	364	25.7	14.1	53.3
2024	382	26.2	14.5	45.3

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 Liberty High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$401 (2.7%)	$14,543 (97.3%)	$14,944

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Liberty High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 280^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 274^th of 336 High schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Liberty High School)	44.9	74.7	29.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Liberty Community School District)	44.9	74.7	29.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Liberty High School)	46.8	60.9	14.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Liberty Community School District)	46.8	60.9	14.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Liberty High School)	63.6	52.4	11.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Liberty Community School District)	63.6	52.4	11.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Liberty High School)	70.5	52.4	18.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Liberty Community School District)	70.5	52.4	18.1%
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	390	364	6.7%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	3	70%
Hispanic	222	210	5.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	156	142	9%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.5%	53.3%	6.2%

Schools Near West Liberty 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 Liberty High School	Public	9-12	310 West Maxson Ave.	West Liberty	52776	Muscatine County	West Liberty Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 627-2115	382	26	14.5	45.3%	154 (40.3%)	2 (0.5%)	218 (57.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	22.6	289^th of 338 public high schools	14.5%		28	274^th of 336 public high schools	18.5%	15				63.9	63.2	66.7				52.8	55.2	58.0		43.0	$14,944	$401	$14,543
West Branch High School	Public	9-12	900 W Main	West Branch	52358	Cedar County	West Branch Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 643-7216	257	21	12.4	20.2%	229 (89.1%)	3 (1.2%)	21 (8.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.2	167^th of 338 public high schools	50.6%		61.1	128^th of 336 public high schools	61.9%	39				74.0	83.8	84.7				60.3	67.6	72.9		60.3	$18,875	$99	$18,775
Lone Tree Middle-Senior High School	Public	6-12	303 S Devoe St	Lone Tree	52755	Johnson County	Lone Tree Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 629-4610	209	18	11.4	32.5%	189 (90.4%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	37.1	249^th of 338 public high schools	26.3%		40.8	228^th of 336 public high schools	32.1%	21	57.7	77.1	45.5	64.0	73.0	73.3	76.9	62.9	45.5	36.0	64.9	70.0	40.9	52.8	$13,078	$319	$12,759
Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School	Public	9-12	1528 Mall Drive	Iowa City	52240	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1080	191	18	10.6	74.3%	56 (29.3%)	67 (35.1%)	38 (19.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (10.5%)	0.2	333^rd of 338 public high schools	1.5%		0.1	334^th of 336 public high schools	0.6%	1					7.7	22.9					7.7	21.6		15.4	$18,143	$196	$17,947
Wilton Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1000 Cypress St	Wilton	52778	Muscatine County	Wilton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 732-2629	441	31	14.2	27.2%	398 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	49.2	199^th of 338 public high schools	41.1%		46.9	203^rd of 336 public high schools	39.6%	4		75.9	85.1	77.5	86.3	62.7		75.9	79.7	47.9	71.2	65.7	55.4	65.8	$15,237	$237	$15,001
Iowa City High School	Public	9-12	1900 Morningside Dr	Iowa City	52245	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1040	1,606	100	16.1	42.9%	811 (50.5%)	324 (20.2%)	311 (19.4%)	39 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	88 (5.5%)	43.7	230^th of 338 public high schools	32.0%		49.5	190^th of 336 public high schools	43.5%	40				72.5	67.9	68.2				58.7	66.1	66.9		66.7	$15,356	$511	$14,845
Muscatine High School	Public	9-12	2705 Cedar	Muscatine	52761	Muscatine County	Muscatine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 263-6141	1,470	91	16.1	52.6%	871 (59.3%)	64 (4.4%)	450 (30.6%)	7 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (4.6%)	24.5	281^st of 338 public high schools	16.9%		23.8	282^nd of 336 public high schools	16.1%	1				64.4	64.8	63.1				52.6	62.9	56.5		44.4	$13,628	$337	$13,291
Tipton High School	Public	9-12	400 E 6th St	Tipton	52772	Cedar County	Tipton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 886-6027	312	19	16.6	28.5%	294 (94.2%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	56	169^th of 338 public high schools	50.0%		58.7	144^th of 336 public high schools	57.1%	25				77.9	78.5	79.7				59.7	69.6	65.2		68.4	$13,933	$188	$13,744
West Senior High School	Public	9-12	2901 Melrose Ave	Iowa City	52246	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1050	1,472	95	15.5	38.0%	688 (46.7%)	388 (26.4%)	161 (10.9%)	154 (10.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	72 (4.9%)	57.6	157^th of 338 public high schools	53.6%		61.6	127^th of 336 public high schools	62.2%	30				82.6	72.4	76.0				70.5	68.2	77.2		59.3	$14,737	$345	$14,391
Highland High School	Public	9-12	1715 Vine Avenue	Riverside	52327	Washington County	Highland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 648-2891	169	16	10.2	22.5%	147 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	56	168^th of 338 public high schools	50.3%		59.1	139^th of 336 public high schools	58.6%	29				74.4	81.1	72.7				61.5	73.0	68.2		70.3	$15,774	$112	$15,662

Frequently Asked Questions about West Liberty High School

Is West Liberty High School a good school?

West Liberty High School ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Iowa high schools.

How many students attend West Liberty High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 382 students attended West Liberty High School.

What district is West Liberty High School in?

West Liberty Community School District

What is the racial makeup of West Liberty High School?

Students at West Liberty High School are 57% Hispanic, 40% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into West Liberty High School?

West Liberty High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Early Childhood Center
Elementary : West Liberty Elementary School
Middle : West Liberty Middle School

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