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West Central Charter High School

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West Central Charter High School ranks 230 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

230^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 32% of Iowa high schools

Summary

West Central Charter High School is a public charter high school located in Maynard, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 85 students. The school is part of the West Central Community School District, which is ranked 239 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Central Charter High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 28th out of 320 Iowa high schools in 2017-2018 (with a 5-star rating) to 300th out of 338 in 2023-2024 (with a 1-star rating). This indicates significant variability in the school's performance over the years. In comparison, the nearby schools like Dunkerton High School, Tripoli Middle/Senior High School, and North Fayette Valley High School have more consistent 3-star ratings in recent years. West Central Charter High School's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 87.5% to 100%, generally higher than the state average, but the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12% to 31%.

Academically, West Central Charter High School's performance on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) has been mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas performing above the state average, while others are below. Compared to the nearby schools, West Central Charter High School's performance is generally on par or slightly lower in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but the school performs better in Science. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51% to 53%, which could be an important factor in understanding the school's performance and the resources needed to support its students.

Students ?

6.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,474

Per pupil spending ?

54.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655

(563) 637-2283

District: West Central Community School District

Feeder schools for West Central Charter High School:

Elementary:

West Central PK - 8 School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 33rd percentile in 2017 → 32nd in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (31% vs 22% Iowa)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg66%

Iowa avg69%

230^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 1 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

239^th of 313West Central 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	42.2	230 of 340	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	17.6	300 of 338	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.7	208 of 336	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.1	167 of 332	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.5	140 of 327	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.2	146 of 327	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.8	28 of 320	91.3%	★★★★★
2017	45.2	217 of 325	33.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts71%~ state avg

Science69%~ state avg

Mathematics58%-8 vs state

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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 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 Central Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	305 Pember	Maynard	50655	Fayette County	West Central Community School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 637-2283	97	14	6.9	54.6%	86 (88.7%)	1 (1.0%)	8 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	42.2	230^th of 340 public high schools	32.4%		17.6	300^th of 338 public high schools	11.2%	70				73.5	80.8	52.9				58.8	76.9	29.4		69.2	$18,474	$307	$18,165
Oelwein High School	Public	9-12	315 8th Ave SE	Oelwein	50662	Fayette County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 283-2731	334	26	12.8	42.5%	286 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.5%)	27.9	282^nd of 340 public high schools	17.1%		20.5	293^rd of 338 public high schools	13.3%	11				62.2	70.8	47.9				52.4	61.5	57.5		73.8	$18,811	$1,466	$17,345
Sumner-Fredericksburg High School	Public	9-12	802 West Sixth Street	Sumner	50674	Bremer County	Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 578-3341	243	17	13.8	29.6%	219 (90.1%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	58.5	161^st of 340 public high schools	52.6%		49.8	193^rd of 338 public high schools	42.9%	32				79.7	63.2	67.2				75.0	81.6	77.0		71.1	$15,045	$72	$14,973
Starmont High School	Public	9-12	3202 40th St	Arlington	50606	Fayette County	Starmont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 933-4598	174	17	10.2	49.4%	165 (94.8%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	52.4	190^th of 340 public high schools	44.1%		62.9	128^th of 338 public high schools	62.1%	62				76.2	75.0	63.6				61.9	77.1	72.7		70.8	$18,632	$658	$17,974
North Fayette Valley High School	Public	9-12	600 N Pine St	West Union	52175	Fayette County	North Fayette Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 422-3851	323	27	12.0	36.8%	296 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	69.7	92^nd of 340 public high schools	72.9%		56.2	166^th of 338 public high schools	50.9%	74				87.8	85.1	75.4				78.4	72.4	69.2		75.9	$19,449	$642	$18,808
Wapsie Valley High School	Public	7-12	RR 2 2535 Viking Ave	Fairbank	50629	Bremer County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 638-6711	273	23	11.9	17.2%	256 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	30.1	274^th of 340 public high schools	19.4%		34.6	261^st of 338 public high schools	22.8%	13		90.2	80.5	67.4	70.2	59.6		82.9	75.6	67.4	63.8	49.1	63.4	57.4	$13,502	$255	$13,248
Tripoli Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	209 8th Ave SW	Tripoli	50676	Bremer County	Tripoli Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 882-4202	170	17	10.2	34.1%	156 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	47.8	206^th of 340 public high schools	39.4%		56.5	165^th of 338 public high schools	51.2%	41	100.0	65.2	95.2	88.2	73.1	81.3	82.8	47.8	76.2	58.8	57.7	62.5	81.0	61.5	$15,113	$291	$14,821
Dunkerton High School	Public	6-12	509 Canfield	Dunkerton	50626	Black Hawk County	Dunkerton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 822-4295	200	19	10.5	32.0%	186 (93.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.5%)	41.2	236^th of 340 public high schools	30.6%		56	170^th of 338 public high schools	49.7%	66	92.0	80.8	75.0	70.4	69.6	80.0	92.0	84.6	83.3	63.0	56.5	60.0	70.8	65.2	$15,242	$249	$14,993

Frequently Asked Questions about West Central Charter High School

What schools feed into West Central Charter High School?

West Central Charter High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Central PK - 8 School

Is West Central Charter High School a good school?

West Central Charter High School ranks 230^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Central Charter High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 97 students attended West Central Charter High School.

What district is West Central Charter High School in?

West Central Community School District

What is the racial makeup of West Central Charter High School?

Students at West Central Charter High School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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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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