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West Monona High School

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West Monona High School ranks 134 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

134^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 61% of Iowa high schools

Summary

West Monona High School is a public high school located in Onawa, Iowa, serving 191 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the West Monona Community School District, which is ranked 176 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Monona High School has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 92.9% in recent years. However, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.6% to 26.1%. Academically, the school generally performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency, with some exceptions. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 10th, 11th, and 9th grade ELA proficiency rates were 75%, 86%, and 90.5%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 74.7%, 69.3%, and 76.4%. The school's spending per student was $16,393 in the 2018-2019 school year, and the student-teacher ratio has ranged from 12.6 to 13.9 in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School and Westwood High School have similar or larger student populations, while Whiting Senior High School is much smaller. West Monona High School's chronic absenteeism rates are consistently higher than the nearby schools, which could be an area of concern. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to Westwood High School, suggesting a need to ensure equitable access to resources and support for these students.

161

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,393

Per pupil spending ?

42.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040

(712) 433-2453

District: West Monona Community School District

Feeder schools for West Monona High School:

Elementary:	West Monona Elementary
Middle:	West Monona Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

American Indian:

7.5%

Two or more races:

6.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 48th percentile in 2015 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (76% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Iowa avg69%

134^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

176^th of 313West Monona 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	63.3	134 of 340	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.0	105 of 338	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.2	188 of 336	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.1	176 of 332	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.9	228 of 327	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.8	253 of 327	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.5	223 of 320	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.1	189 of 325	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.5	216 of 320	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	54.8	168 of 324	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	52.1	183 of 322	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	65.1	122 of 351	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	76.8	53 of 351	84.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts85%+11 vs state

Science75%+8 vs state

Mathematics67%~ state avg

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Schools Near West Monona 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 Monona High School	Public	9-12	1314 15th St	Onawa	51040	Monona County	West Monona Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 433-2453	161	14	11.5	42.2%	130 (80.7%)	4 (2.5%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.8%)	63.3	134^th of 340 public high schools	60.6%		67	105^th of 338 public high schools	68.9%	29			90.5	75.0	86.0			69.0	56.3	72.1		75.0	$16,393	$188	$16,205
Whiting Senior High School	Public	7-12	606 West St	Whiting	51063	Monona County	Whiting Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 455-2468	61	12	4.9	57.4%	46 (75.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (14.8%)	2 (3.3%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)								(n/a)		85.7					85.7				92.9		$15,924	$161	$15,763
Westwood High School	Public	7-12	1000 Rebel Way	Sloan	51055	Woodbury County	Westwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 428-3303	275	13	20.5	36.0%	242 (88.0%)	3 (1.1%)	16 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.1%)	69.8	91^st of 340 public high schools	73.2%		44	228^th of 338 public high schools	32.5%	137	79.4	88.1	92.9	76.2	83.9	76.5	81.0	76.2	69.0	73.2	83.3	76.2	$14,922	$125	$14,797
Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School	Public	9-12	501 South 7th Street	Mapleton	51034	Monona County	Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 881-1317	256	22	11.4	37.5%	230 (89.8%)	4 (1.6%)	19 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	54.7	180^th of 340 public high schools	47.1%		49.3	197^th of 338 public high schools	41.7%	17			78.0	80.0	80.3			62.7	63.6	64.8		72.7	$14,038	$352	$13,685

Frequently Asked Questions about West Monona High School

How many students attend West Monona High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 161 students attended West Monona High School.

What schools feed into West Monona High School?

West Monona High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Monona Elementary
Middle : West Monona Middle School

Is West Monona High School a good school?

West Monona High School ranks 134^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is West Monona High School in?

West Monona Community School District

What is the racial makeup of West Monona High School?

Students at West Monona High School are 81% White, 7% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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