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West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

Q: Is West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School a good school?

West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School ranks 128 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

128^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 62% of Iowa high schools

Summary

West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in West Burlington, Iowa, with a student population of 463. The school is part of the West Burlington Ind School District, which is ranked 167 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 85.2% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 95.7% over the past few years, which are generally higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.1% to 28.9% in recent years, which is an area the school may want to focus on to improve student engagement and attendance.

When comparing West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School to nearby schools, it appears to be a relatively strong-performing school within its local context. Mediapolis High School consistently outperforms West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School in academic metrics, while Fort Madison High School and Burlington Community High School generally underperform in these areas. Overall, West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School appears to be providing a quality education to its diverse student population, but may want to focus on addressing its chronic absenteeism rates to further improve student outcomes.

396

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,092

Per pupil spending ?

36.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655

(319) 752-8747

District: West Burlington Ind School District

Feeder schools for West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

West Burlington Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.5%

Two or more races:

14.4%

African American:

6.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 60th percentile in 2015 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (77% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

✓Above the Iowa median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (29% vs 22% Iowa)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

161^st of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 23 pts since 2022

From top 23% (2022) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

128^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

See the entire ranking list of Iowa High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

167^th of 313West Burlington Ind 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	57.0	161 of 344	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.5	110 of 337	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.1	190 of 334	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	72.1	79 of 337	76.6%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	64.0	128 of 340	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.2	119 of 338	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.1	179 of 336	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.6	154 of 332	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.9	180 of 327	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.3	217 of 327	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	75.8	64 of 320	80.0%	★★★★☆
2017	77.7	51 of 325	84.3%	★★★★☆
2016	70.3	94 of 320	70.6%	★★★★☆
2015	64.3	131 of 324	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	74.0	79 of 322	75.5%	★★★★☆
2013	54.3	193 of 351	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.6	185 of 351	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts87%+11 vs state

Science72%+4 vs state

Mathematics69%~ state avg

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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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 6th Grade	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 6th 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 Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	408 W Van Weiss Blvd	West Burlington	52655	Des Moines County	West Burlington Ind School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 752-8747	396	30	13.3	36.9%	279 (70.5%)	26 (6.6%)	24 (6.1%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (14.4%)	64	128^th of 340 public high schools	62.4%		65.2	119^th of 338 public high schools	64.8%	9		86.7	88.2	85.0	85.2	87.5		71.7	72.1	70.0	65.6	62.5	70.6	73.8	$21,092	$147	$20,945
Burlington Community High School	Public	9-12	421 Terrace Dr	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 753-2211	1,016	71	14.2	49.3%	664 (65.4%)	161 (15.8%)	67 (6.6%)	9 (0.9%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	108 (10.6%)	10.7	311^th of 340 public high schools	8.5%		11.7	310^th of 338 public high schools	8.3%	1				66.5	64.0	55.1				35.9	43.1	37.7		45.4	$15,640	$640	$15,000
Danville Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	419 South Main Street	Danville	52623	Des Moines County	Danville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 392-4222	289	18	16.0	37.7%	263 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)	61.5	147^th of 340 public high schools	56.8%		48	207^th of 338 public high schools	38.8%	60		65.9	86.5	76.7	81.6	76.5		75.0	76.9	65.1	71.4	80.4	67.3	71.4	$12,852	$127	$12,724
Mediapolis High School	Public	9-12	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 394-3101	312	25	12.2	26.9%	293 (93.9%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	77.1	48^th of 340 public high schools	85.9%		75.5	56^th of 338 public high schools	83.4%	8				90.1	87.3	80.5				71.8	74.7	82.9		83.5	$15,192	$266	$14,926
New London Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	101 Jack Wilson Dr	New London	52645	Henry County	New London Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 367-0500	284	23	12.1	41.2%	246 (86.6%)	15 (5.3%)	11 (3.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	33.4	264^th of 340 public high schools	22.4%		41	236^th of 338 public high schools	30.2%	28	70.3	53.7	75.6	65.9	66.7	64.9	73.0	78.0	71.1	48.8	55.6	72.2	73.3	72.2	$14,203	$251	$13,952
Fort Madison Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2001 Ave B	Fort Madison	52627	Lee County	Fort Madison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 372-1862	852	61	13.9	51.8%	701 (82.3%)	14 (1.6%)	72 (8.5%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.6%)	29.9	275^th of 340 public high schools	19.1%		41.9	234^th of 338 public high schools	30.8%	41		66.9	69.1	68.8	70.4	57.9		61.2	60.1	57.4	64.3	58.3	59.9	57.1	$19,711	$413	$19,298

Frequently Asked Questions about West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

How many students attend West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 396 students attended West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School.

What district is West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School in?

West Burlington Ind School District

Is West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School a good school?

West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School ranks 128^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School?

Students at West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School are 70% White, 14% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School?

West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Burlington Elementary School

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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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