West Hancock High School

West Hancock High School is a public high school located in Britt, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 170 students. The school is part of the West Hancock Community School District, which is ranked 39 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Hancock 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 2024-2025 school year, the school had 86% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%. In mathematics, 87.5% of 9th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 65.6%. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 97.5% over the past few years, consistently exceeding the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Belmond-Klemme Community Junior-Senior High School, West Hancock High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates. However, the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11% to 23.4%, suggesting the need for the school to closely monitor and address attendance issues. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.33% to 38.82% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.