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Akron Westfield Senior High School

Q: Is Akron Westfield Senior High School a good school?

Akron Westfield Senior High School ranks 200 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

200^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 41% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Akron Westfield Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Akron, Iowa, with 188 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 10-11 students per teacher. The school is part of the Akron Westfield Community School District, which is ranked 80 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Akron Westfield Senior High School has generally performed well, with 78.3% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 73.9% proficient or better in Mathematics, and 65.2% proficient or better in Science - all higher than the state averages. The school also boasts strong graduation rates, ranging from around 88-98% in recent years, which is above the state average. However, the school has seen some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from around 13.5% to 24.3%, an area the school could potentially focus on improving.

When compared to nearby schools, Akron Westfield Senior High School generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates than Individualized Learning Center, Hinton High School, Le Mars High School, and West Sioux High School. However, Hinton High School stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking among the top 5% of Iowa high schools and consistently outperforming Akron Westfield Senior High School in test scores.

188

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,890

Per pupil spending ?

18.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

850 Kerr Drive
Akron, IA 51001

(712) 568-2020

District: Akron Westfield Community School District

Feeder schools for Akron Westfield Senior High School:

Elementary:	Akron Westfield Elementary School
Middle:	Akron Westfield Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.6%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Two or more races:

4.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2015 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Iowa avg69%

200^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 41%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 313Akron Westfield Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	49.8	200 of 340	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.5	133 of 338	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.1	105 of 336	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.3	134 of 332	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.6	169 of 327	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.4	140 of 327	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.3	139 of 320	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.4	80 of 325	75.4%	★★★★☆
2016	48.3	188 of 320	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	67.7	115 of 324	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.5	92 of 322	71.4%	★★★★☆
2013	77.9	40 of 351	88.6%	★★★★☆
2012	69.2	101 of 351	71.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts73%~ state avg

Mathematics70%+3 vs state

Science65%~ state avg

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Schools Near Akron Westfield Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Akron Westfield Senior High School	Public	9-12	850 Kerr Drive	Akron	51001	Plymouth County	Akron Westfield Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 568-2020	188	17	11.1	18.6%	161 (85.6%)	4 (2.1%)	14 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	49.8	200^th of 340 public high schools	41.2%		62.5	133^rd of 338 public high schools	60.7%	67			69.0	78.3	71.1			60.5	73.9	75.0		65.2	$15,890	$178	$15,711
West Sioux High School	Public	9-12	1300 Falcon Drive	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 551-1181	242	21	11.5	51.2%	137 (56.6%)	3 (1.2%)	99 (40.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.5	184^th of 340 public high schools	45.9%		39.2	242^nd of 338 public high schools	28.4%	58			89.1	78.4	67.2			80.0	66.7	62.1		54.9	$17,507	$446	$17,061
Individualized Learning Center	Public	9-12	940 Lincoln Street SW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 546-5858	39	1	39.0	53.8%	19 (48.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	3 (7.7%)	7 (17.9%)								(n/a)													$8,195	$88	$8,108
Hinton High School	Public	7-12	315 W. Grand	Hinton	51024	Plymouth County	Hinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 947-4328	370	22	17.1	10.5%	348 (94.1%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	81.6	26^th of 340 public high schools	92.4%		83.9	17^th of 338 public high schools	95.0%	9	90.2	88.3	84.2	95.0	86.8	82.0	70.0	77.2	76.7	86.8	81.7	85.0	$15,000	$170	$14,830
Le Mars High School	Public	9-12	921 3rd Ave SW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 546-4153	662	41	16.1	27.8%	476 (71.9%)	23 (3.5%)	115 (17.4%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.3%)	25 (3.8%)	61.4	148^th of 340 public high schools	56.5%		59.8	147^th of 338 public high schools	56.5%	1			80.1	72.6	81.4			68.8	67.1	80.1		76.2	$12,909	$311	$12,598

Frequently Asked Questions about Akron Westfield Senior High School

What schools feed into Akron Westfield Senior High School?

Akron Westfield Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Akron Westfield Elementary School
Middle : Akron Westfield Middle School

Is Akron Westfield Senior High School a good school?

Akron Westfield Senior High School ranks 200^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Akron Westfield Senior High School in?

Akron Westfield Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Akron Westfield Senior High School?

Students at Akron Westfield Senior High School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Akron Westfield Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 188 students attended Akron Westfield Senior High School.

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