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West Fork High School

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West Fork High School ranks 220 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

220^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 35% of Iowa high schools

Summary

West Fork High School is a public high school located in Sheffield, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 196 students. The school is part of the West Fork Community School District, which is ranked 188 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Fork High School has shown a mixed performance in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from a high of 31st out of 351 Iowa high schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 235th out of 324 in 2014-2015. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts for grades 9-11 are above the state average, but its Mathematics proficiency for grades 10-11 is below the state average. The school has also experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.6% to 24.8%, which is higher than the state's target of 10% or less. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Comparing West Fork High School to nearby schools, Belmond-Klemme Community Junior-Senior High School has a higher statewide ranking and better academic performance in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, while Clear Lake High School has a significantly higher statewide ranking and better academic performance across all subject areas. These comparisons suggest opportunities for West Fork High School to learn from its higher-performing neighbors and implement strategies to enhance the overall educational experience and outcomes for its students.

191

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,359

Per pupil spending ?

31.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

453 N. 5th St.
Sheffield, IA 50475-0617

(641) 892-4461

District: West Fork Community School District

Feeder schools for West Fork High School:

Elementary:	West Fork Elementary at Rockwell
Middle:	West Fork Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 27th percentile in 2015 → 35th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 35th (2025) from a 27th-percentile low (2015)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg68%

Iowa avg69%

220^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 35%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 27% (2015) to bottom 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

188^th of 313West Fork 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	44.9	220 of 340	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.7	167 of 327	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	61.8	125 of 320	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	40.0	235 of 324	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	65.9	123 of 322	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	78.5	31 of 351	91.2%	★★★★★
2012	74.1	64 of 351	81.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts74%~ state avg

Science72%+6 vs state

Mathematics60%-6 vs state

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Schools Near West Fork 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
West Fork High School	Public	9-12	453 N. 5th St.	Sheffield	50475	Franklin County	West Fork Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 892-4461	191	18	10.7	31.4%	176 (92.1%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	44.9	220^th of 340 public high schools	35.3%					(n/a)			77.8	77.5	67.4			66.7	57.5	54.3		72.5	$15,359	$137	$15,222
Hampton-Dumont High School	Public	9-12	101 12th Ave NW	Hampton	50441	Franklin County	Hampton-Dumont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 456-4893	457	29	15.8	46.8%	261 (57.1%)	1 (0.2%)	182 (39.8%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	60.1	154^th of 340 public high schools	54.7%		56.8	163^rd of 338 public high schools	51.8%	9			76.0	81.8	65.8			65.3	84.1	73.9		78.4	$15,498	$359	$15,139
Mason City High School	Public	9-12	1700 4th St. SE	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 421-4431	891	54	16.5	41.2%	629 (70.6%)	59 (6.6%)	121 (13.6%)	19 (2.1%)	7 (0.8%)	33 (3.7%)	19 (2.1%)	33.4	265^th of 340 public high schools	22.1%		17.7	298^th of 338 public high schools	11.8%	33			72.7	68.1	71.2			56.7	61.2	59.5		54.9	$16,496	$408	$16,086
Alternative School	Public	9-12	19 N. Illinois Ave.	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 421-4426	91	6	15.4	50.5%	65 (71.4%)	8 (8.8%)	10 (11.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.4%)	1 (1.1%)	20.4	293^rd of 340 public high schools	13.8%		14.6	307^th of 338 public high schools	9.2%	14				72.7	56.3				45.5	15.6		81.8	$15,600	$305	$15,294
Mason City Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	8-12	19 N. Illinois	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(641) 421-4426	88	2	58.6	43.2%	62 (70.5%)	3 (3.4%)	16 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	4 (4.5%)	5	320^th of 340 public high schools	5.9%		17.5	301^st of 338 public high schools	10.9%	19				64.3	42.9				42.9	14.3		21.4
Rockford Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1460 210th Street	Rockford	50468	Floyd County	Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 756-3813	173	19	9.3	49.1%	159 (91.9%)	3 (1.7%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	48.7	202^nd of 340 public high schools	40.6%		49.7	194^th of 338 public high schools	42.6%	8	34.5	88.5	63.2	94.1	73.0	72.4	88.5	47.4	64.7	62.2	65.4	88.2	$15,905	$659	$15,246
Clear Lake High School	Public	9-12	125 N 20th St	Clear Lake	50428	Cerro Gordo County	Clear Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 357-5235	461	30	15.3	26.9%	395 (85.7%)	7 (1.5%)	32 (6.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.8%)	74.4	61^st of 340 public high schools	82.1%		65.9	114^th of 338 public high schools	66.3%	53			81.6	83.7	82.9			73.7	76.9	82.9		81.7	$16,404	$315	$16,089
Belmond-Klemme Community Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	411 10th Ave NE	Belmond	50421	Wright County	Belmond-Klemme Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 444-4300	297	25	12.0	51.9%	196 (66.0%)	3 (1.0%)	95 (32.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	62.4	143^rd of 340 public high schools	57.9%		52.1	180^th of 338 public high schools	46.7%	37	80.0	71.7	77.3	80.5	78.7	73.3	73.9	65.9	65.9	82.0	60.9	73.2	$14,958	$237	$14,719
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School	Public	9-12	411 10th Ave NE	Belmond	50421	Wright County	Belmond-Klemme Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 444-4300	0	0	13.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)													$34,715	$56	$34,658

Frequently Asked Questions about West Fork High School

How many students attend West Fork High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 191 students attended West Fork High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Fork High School?

Students at West Fork High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into West Fork High School?

West Fork High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Fork Elementary at Rockwell
Middle : West Fork Middle School

What district is West Fork High School in?

West Fork Community School District

Is West Fork High School a good school?

West Fork High School ranks 220^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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