Is West Monona High School a good school?

West Monona High School ranks 105 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Monona High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 191 students attended West Monona High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Monona High School?

Students at West Monona High School are 83% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into West Monona High School?

West Monona High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : West Monona Elementary Middle : West Monona Middle School

West Monona High School in Onawa IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details West Monona High School ranks better than 68.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Monona 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 (82.7%), two or more races (7.9%), American Indian (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Monona High School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare West Monona High School employs 13.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Monona High School is $16,393.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks West Monona High School 105^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See West Monona High School in the ranking list.)

West Monona Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Monona Community School District 165^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Monona High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	76.83	53^rd	351	84.9%
2013	65.11	122^nd	351	65.2%
2014	52.06	183^rd	322	43.2%
2015	54.82	168^th	324	48.1%
2016	40.53	216^th	320	32.5%
2017	51.08	189^th	325	41.8%
2018	43.49	223^rd	320	30.3%
2019	29.77	253^rd	327	22.6%
2021	39.89	228^th	327	30.3%
2022	51.10	176^th	332	47.0%
2023	50.23	188^th	336	44.0%
2024	66.99	105^th	338	68.9%

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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 West Monona High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	318	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	319
1989	314	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	321
1990	289	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	295
1991	294	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	295
1992	298	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
1993	312	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	312
1994	316	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	318
1995	367	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	369
1996	367	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	369
1997	363	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	369
1998	361	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	364
1999	340	0	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	348
2000	361	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	367
2001	316	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	322
2002	215	1	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	220
2003	215	1	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	220
2004	203	1	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	208
2005	204	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	208
2006	184	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	190
2007	207	1	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	215
2008	206	3	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	213
2009	201	1	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	207
2010	198	0	0	4	3	0	6	211
2011	185	0	0	6	5	0	7	203
2012	178	0	3	7	4	1	3	196
2013	180	2	3	4	4	0	4	197
2014	176	3	2	6	3	0	5	195
2015	179	0	2	3	1	0	3	188
2016	166	4	3	2	4	2	4	185
2017	158	4	1	1	1	0	5	170
2018	160	4	2	3	2	0	6	177
2019	164	9	4	3	3	0	10	193
2020	166	5	3	5	5	0	10	194
2021	178	6	2	6	9	0	15	216
2022	170	3	1	5	8	0	13	200
2023	165	4	0	6	14	0	15	204
2024	158	2	0	4	12	0	15	191

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 Monona High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	319	26.5	12.0	12.9
1989	321	2.6	123.4	15.3
1990	295	24.0	12.2	0
1991	295	22.0	13.4	24.7
1992	298	24.0	12.4	20.8
1993	312	23.5	13.3	18.9
1994	318	21.9	14.5	20.4
1995	369	26.8	13.8	17.1
1996	369	26.8	13.8	17.1
1997	369	25.5	14.5	21.4
1998	364	24.7	14.7	19.8
1999	348	24.8	14.0	21.8
2000	367	29.0	12.7	21
2001	322	24.0	13.4	21.1
2002	220	19.3	11.4	18.6
2003	220	19.3	11.4	18.6
2004	208	20.0	10.4	23.1
2005	208	17.7	11.8	29.3
2006	190	15.5	12.3	25.8
2007	215	16.0	13.4	29.3
2008	213	15.0	14.2	35.2
2009	207	15.0	13.8	34.8
2010	211	15.0	14.0	33.2
2011	203	18.5	10.9	36.9
2012	196	18.5	10.5	35.7
2013	197	15.0	13.0	44.7
2014	195	14.5	13.4	44.1
2015	188	14.0	13.4	42.6
2016	185	14.0	13.2	43.8
2017	170	12.8	13.2	44.7
2018	177	16.0	11.0	45.2
2019	193	15.9	12.1	46.6
2020	194	15.8	12.2	43.3
2021	216	14.8	14.5	53.7
2022	200	15.7	12.6	46
2023	204	15.1	13.4	50
2024	191	13.7	13.9	50.8

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 Monona High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	319	26.5	12.0	12.9
1989	321	2.6	123.4	15.3
1990	295	24.0	12.2	0
1991	295	22.0	13.4	24.7
1992	298	24.0	12.4	20.8
1993	312	23.5	13.3	18.9
1994	318	21.9	14.5	20.4
1995	369	26.8	13.8	17.1
1996	369	26.8	13.8	17.1
1997	369	25.5	14.5	21.4
1998	364	24.7	14.7	19.8
1999	348	24.8	14.0	21.8
2000	367	29.0	12.7	21
2001	322	24.0	13.4	21.1
2002	220	19.3	11.4	18.6
2003	220	19.3	11.4	18.6
2004	208	20.0	10.4	23.1
2005	208	17.7	11.8	29.3
2006	190	15.5	12.3	25.8
2007	215	16.0	13.4	29.3
2008	213	15.0	14.2	35.2
2009	207	15.0	13.8	34.8
2010	211	15.0	14.0	33.2
2011	203	18.5	10.9	36.9
2012	196	18.5	10.5	35.7
2013	197	15.0	13.0	44.7
2014	195	14.5	13.4	44.1
2015	188	14.0	13.4	42.6
2016	185	14.0	13.2	43.8
2017	170	12.8	13.2	44.7
2018	177	16.0	11.0	45.2
2019	193	15.9	12.1	46.6
2020	194	15.8	12.2	43.3
2021	216	14.8	14.5	53.7
2022	200	15.7	12.6	46
2023	204	15.1	13.4	50
2024	191	13.7	13.9	50.8

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 Monona High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$188 (1.1%)	$16,205 (98.9%)	$16,393

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Monona 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 253^rd of 327 High schools	Ranks 188^th of 336 High schools	21.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Monona High School)	50	75.6	25.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Monona Community School District)	50	75.6	25.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Monona High School)	46.9	61	14.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Monona Community School District)	46.9	61	14.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Monona High School)	78.6	73.1	5.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Monona Community School District)	78.6	73.1	5.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Monona High School)	66.7	61.2	5.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Monona Community School District)	66.7	61.2	5.5%
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	193	204	5.7%
African American	9	4	55.6%
American Indian	3	14	366.7%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	164	165	0.6%
Two or More Races	10	15	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.6%	50%	3.4%

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 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 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 Monona High School	Public	9-12	1314 15th St	Onawa	51040	Monona County	West Monona Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 433-2453	191	14	13.9	50.8%	158 (82.7%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.9%)	67	105^th of 338 public high schools	68.9%		50.2	188^th of 336 public high schools	44.0%	83			75.8	92.7	73.0			66.7	78.0	67.6		78.0	$16,393	$188	$16,205
Whiting Senior High School	Public	7-12	606 West St	Whiting	51063	Monona County	Whiting Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 455-2468	66	11	5.7	57.6%	45 (68.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (15.2%)	2 (3.0%)	4 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.6%)	64.2	124^th of 338 public high schools	63.3%		50.8	183^rd of 336 public high schools	45.5%	59	71.4				80.0	85.7				70.0			$15,924	$161	$15,763
Westwood High School	Public	7-12	1000 Rebel Way	Sloan	51055	Woodbury County	Westwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 428-3303	302	15	20.6	36.4%	261 (86.4%)	2 (0.7%)	24 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	44	228^th of 338 public high schools	32.5%		53.8	168^th of 336 public high schools	50.0%	60	86.4	82.2	80.5	69.5	79.6	86.4	84.4	51.2	59.3	77.8	79.5	48.3	$14,922	$125	$14,797
Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School	Public	9-12	501 South 7th Street	Mapleton	51034	Monona County	Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 881-1317	278	22	12.8	51.8%	244 (87.8%)	9 (3.2%)	21 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	49.3	197^th of 338 public high schools	41.7%		28	273^rd of 336 public high schools	18.8%	76			80.0	81.2	78.8			56.7	50.7	66.7		63.8	$14,038	$352	$13,685

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