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Westside Junior-Senior High School

Public Grades 6-12

34^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 90% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Westside Junior-Senior High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the Ar-We-Va Community School District in Westside, Iowa. With 114 students, the school consistently ranks among the top in the state, currently ranking 34th out of 340 Iowa high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westside Junior-Senior High School's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state average on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2024-2025, 100% of 10th and 11th grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 74.7% and 69.3% respectively. The school also excels in Math, with 91.7% of 10th graders and 88.9% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better, well above the state averages. Additionally, the school maintains high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.4% to 90.9% over the past few years, outpacing the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School, East Sac County High School, and Denison High School, Westside Junior-Senior High School outperforms them on key metrics, including academic achievement, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. This suggests the school is providing a stronger educational experience for its diverse student population, with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

108

Students ?

18.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,284

Per pupil spending ?

50.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

108 Clinton St
Westside, IA 51467

(712) 663-4311

District: Ar-We-Va Community School District

Feeder schools for Westside Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.9%

Hispanic:

16.7%

Two or more races:

5.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 46th percentile in 2021 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (89% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Iowa high schools

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school89%

District avg89%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

13^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

34^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 9 pts since 2017

From top 19% (2017) to top 10% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Iowa High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 313Ar-We-Va 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	86.1	13 of 344	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	68.1	100 of 337	70.3%	★★★★☆
2023	81.9	29 of 334	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	77.7	54 of 337	84.0%	★★★★☆
2021	76.9	53 of 324	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	56.9	150 of 342	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.4	96 of 318	69.8%	★★★★☆
2017	74.2	56 of 327	82.9%	★★★★☆
2016	64.2	116 of 343	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	73.2	65 of 349	81.4%	★★★★☆
2014	83.6	17 of 337	95.0%	★★★★★
2013	79.5	26 of 350	92.6%	★★★★★
2012	63.9	111 of 349	68.2%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	79.8	34 of 340	90.0%	★★★★★
2024	85.7	14 of 338	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	66.6	102 of 336	69.6%	★★★★☆
2022	53.8	164 of 332	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.4	177 of 327	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.7	139 of 327	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	80.9	22 of 320	93.1%	★★★★★
2017	75.3	63 of 325	80.6%	★★★★☆
2014	60.9	143 of 322	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	91.7	1 of 351	99.7%	★★★★★
2012	81.2	28 of 351	92.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science96%+27 vs state

English Language Arts92%+17 vs state

Mathematics82%+13 vs state

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Schools Near Westside Junior-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
Westside Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	108 Clinton St	Westside	51467	Crawford County	Ar-We-Va Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 663-4311	108	6	18.0	50.9%	82 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.6%)	79.8	34^th of 340 public high schools	90.0%		85.7	14^th of 338 public high schools	95.9%	20	82.4	100.0	84.2	100.0	100.0	88.2	92.3	57.9	91.7	88.9	92.3	100.0	$20,284	$449	$19,835
IKM-Manning High School	Public	9-12	209 10th St	Manning	51455	Carroll County	IKM-Manning Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 655-3781	185	19	9.7	27.6%	173 (93.5%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	74	63^rd of 340 public high schools	81.5%		70.5	92^nd of 338 public high schools	72.8%	29			84.8	87.5	75.0			80.4	81.3	67.5		81.3	$16,896	$150	$16,746
Carroll High School	Public	9-12	2809 N Grant Rd	Carroll	51401	Carroll County	Carroll Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 792-8010	483	36	13.4	31.7%	413 (85.5%)	14 (2.9%)	38 (7.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	54.8	178^th of 340 public high schools	47.6%		60.3	145^th of 338 public high schools	57.1%	33			79.0	75.8	72.0			72.0	69.2	75.4		62.5	$13,548	$346	$13,203
Denison High School	Public	9-12	819 N 16th St	Denison	51442	Crawford County	Denison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 263-3101	777	43	17.9	64.4%	236 (30.4%)	25 (3.2%)	493 (63.4%)	14 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	57.2	165^th of 340 public high schools	51.5%		59.7	149^th of 338 public high schools	55.9%	16			81.2	77.1	77.6			59.4	71.8	79.7		63.8	$12,297	$313	$11,984
East Sac County High School	Public	7-12	801 Jackson	Lake View	51450	Sac County	East Sac County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 665-5001	344	25	13.7	43.6%	317 (92.2%)	4 (1.2%)	15 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	61	151^st of 340 public high schools	55.6%		51.9	182^nd of 338 public high schools	46.2%	31	75.0	80.8	79.2	71.9	75.9	60.7	75.0	75.5	64.9	79.3	69.2	78.9	$16,343	$296	$16,046
Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	602 Idaho	Glidden	51443	Carroll County	Glidden-Ralston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 659-2205	163	13	12.1	28.8%	151 (92.6%)	2 (1.2%)	9 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	46.6	212^th of 340 public high schools	37.6%		39.9	240^th of 338 public high schools	29.0%	28	86.2	81.3	81.8	75.0	70.0	62.1	68.8	63.6	70.0	66.7	62.5	45.0	$18,790	$292	$18,499

Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Junior-Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Westside Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Westside Junior-Senior High School are 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Is Westside Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Yes. Westside Junior-Senior High School ranks in the top 10.0% of Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Westside Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 108 students attended Westside Junior-Senior High School.

What district is Westside Junior-Senior High School in?

Ar-We-Va Community School District

What schools feed into Westside Junior-Senior High School?

Westside Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

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