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West Delaware High School

Public Grades 9-12

32^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 91% of Iowa high schools

Summary

West Delaware High School is a public high school located in Manchester, Iowa, serving 466 students in grades 9-12 and part of the West Delaware County Community School District, which is ranked 72 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Delaware High School consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments, with 88.9% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%, and 85% of 11th-grade students proficient in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state's 65.6%. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 94.9% over the past few years, outperforming the state average. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated between 16.9% and 23.4% in recent years, it is still lower than the state average, indicating a relatively engaged student population. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 24.49% to 28.48% in the past few years, suggesting a relatively affluent student population compared to the state.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, West Delaware High School stands out as a top performer, with similar or slightly higher test scores and graduation rates. However, West Delaware's overall statewide ranking is higher, suggesting it may offer a more well-rounded educational experience. While the school is a high-performing institution, its chronic absenteeism rate, though lower than the state average, could be an area for further improvement to ensure all students are fully engaged in their education.

436

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,778

Per pupil spending ?

25%

Free/discounted lunch ?

605 New St
Manchester, IA 52057

(563) 927-3515

District: West Delaware County Community School District

Feeder schools for West Delaware High School:

Elementary:	Lambert Elementary School
Middle:	West Delaware Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 36th percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (83% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Iowa high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg83%

Iowa avg69%

32^nd of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 54 pts since 2015

From bottom 36% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

72^nd of 313West Delaware County 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	80.0	32 of 340	90.6%	★★★★★
2024	74.2	66 of 338	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	70.1	82 of 336	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	59.1	144 of 332	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.4	103 of 327	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.8	78 of 327	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	71.4	86 of 320	73.1%	★★★★☆
2017	81.4	29 of 325	91.1%	★★★★★
2016	66.2	108 of 320	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.2	207 of 324	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	77.9	55 of 322	82.9%	★★★★☆
2013	79.0	29 of 351	91.7%	★★★★★
2012	72.4	76 of 351	78.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts87%+14 vs state

Science82%+15 vs state

Mathematics79%+13 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 Delaware High School	Public	9-12	605 New St	Manchester	52057	Delaware County	West Delaware County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 927-3515	436	34	12.6	25.0%	401 (92.0%)	7 (1.6%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	80	32^nd of 340 public high schools	90.6%		74.2	66^th of 338 public high schools	80.5%	34				90.2	88.9	82.2				77.5	75.9	85.0		81.5	$14,778	$170	$14,608
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	107 South St	Delhi	52223	Delaware County	Maquoketa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 922-2091	206	18	11.2	32.0%	198 (96.1%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	80.8	29^th of 340 public high schools	91.5%		77.9	43^rd of 338 public high schools	87.3%	14				85.4	84.5	85.2				89.6	84.5	77.8		81.0	$16,346	$544	$15,802
Edgewood-Colesburg High School	Public	7-12	403 W Union	Edgewood	52042	Clayton County	Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 928-6412	206	20	10.1	33.5%	196 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	68.1	102^nd of 340 public high schools	70.0%		61	142^nd of 338 public high schools	58.0%	40		83.3	71.4	88.9	74.2	76.5		76.2	89.3	77.8	67.7	91.2	71.4	71.0	$14,269	$167	$14,102
East Buchanan High School	Public	9-12	414 5th St North	Winthrop	50682	Buchanan County	East Buchanan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 935-3367	189	18	10.6	39.2%	180 (95.2%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	37.3	257^th of 340 public high schools	24.4%		40.5	237^th of 338 public high schools	29.9%	20				72.0	76.3	61.5				68.0	60.5	61.5		52.6	$15,562	$271	$15,292
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-Linn Senior High School	Public	9-12	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52344	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 224-3291	158	13	11.8	24.7%	151 (95.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	72.6	72^nd of 340 public high schools	78.8%		71.1	86^th of 338 public high schools	74.6%	14				97.4	91.4	78.0				86.8	82.9	61.0		65.7	$13,474	$183	$13,291
Central City High School	Public	6-12	400 Barber Street	Central City	52214	Linn County	Central City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 438-6182	200	20	9.9	37.0%	184 (92.0%)	6 (3.0%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	45.5	216^th of 340 public high schools	36.5%		29.7	269^th of 338 public high schools	20.4%	53	92.3	72.0	71.9	81.8	81.0	65.2	73.1	64.0	43.8	54.5	61.9	69.6	43.8	61.9	$15,375	$264	$15,111

Frequently Asked Questions about West Delaware High School

What is the racial makeup of West Delaware High School?

Students at West Delaware High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is West Delaware High School in?

West Delaware County Community School District

Is West Delaware High School a good school?

Yes. West Delaware High School ranks in the top 9.4% of Iowa high schools.

What schools feed into West Delaware High School?

West Delaware High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lambert Elementary School
Middle : West Delaware Middle School

How many students attend West Delaware High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 436 students attended West Delaware High School.

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