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West Sioux High School

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West Sioux High School ranks 184 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

184^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 46% of Iowa high schools

Summary

West Sioux High School is a public high school in Hawarden, Iowa, serving around 250 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the West Sioux Community School District, which is ranked 200 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Sioux High School has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 98.5% in recent years. However, the school has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.1% to 33.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with some subject areas and grade levels outperforming the state average, while others underperform. For example, 9th-grade students scored 89.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts, higher than the state average of 76.4%, but 11th-grade students scored 62.1% proficient or better in Mathematics, lower than the state average of 65.6%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Sioux Center High School and Rock Valley High School, West Sioux High School generally underperforms in terms of state rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. These nearby schools also have lower chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates. While Akron Westfield Senior High School is closer in proximity to West Sioux High School, its performance is more mixed, with some metrics exceeding West Sioux High School and others falling behind.

242

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,507

Per pupil spending ?

51.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023

(712) 551-1181

District: West Sioux Community School District

Feeder schools for West Sioux High School:

Elementary:	Hawarden Elementary School
	Ireton Elementary School
Middle:	West Sioux Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.6%

Hispanic:

40.9%

African American:

1.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 16th percentile in 2023 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 46th (2025) from a 16th-percentile low (2023)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (34% vs 22% Iowa)

!Science scores 12 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

Iowa avg69%

184^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 51 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

200^th of 313West Sioux 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	53.5	184 of 340	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.2	242 of 338	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.8	281 of 336	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.4	257 of 332	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	38.0	240 of 327	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.0	258 of 327	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	77.5	43 of 320	86.6%	★★★★☆
2017	52.3	184 of 325	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	29.0	253 of 320	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	86.9	10 of 324	96.9%	★★★★★
2014	60.3	145 of 322	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.5	197 of 351	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	72.3	77 of 351	78.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts78%+5 vs state

Mathematics70%+3 vs state

Science55%-12 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 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Sioux High School	Public	9-12	1300 Falcon Drive	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 551-1181	242	21	11.5	51.2%	137 (56.6%)	3 (1.2%)	99 (40.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.5	184^th of 340 public high schools	45.9%		39.2	242^nd of 338 public high schools	28.4%	58	89.1	78.4	67.2	80.0	66.7	62.1	54.9	$17,507	$446	$17,061
Akron Westfield Senior High School	Public	9-12	850 Kerr Drive	Akron	51001	Plymouth County	Akron Westfield Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 568-2020	188	17	11.1	18.6%	161 (85.6%)	4 (2.1%)	14 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	49.8	200^th of 340 public high schools	41.2%		62.5	133^rd of 338 public high schools	60.7%	67	69.0	78.3	71.1	60.5	73.9	75.0	65.2	$15,890	$178	$15,711
Sioux Center High School	Public	9-12	1031 13th Ave NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-2981	518	33	15.5	45.0%	261 (50.4%)	8 (1.5%)	239 (46.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	62.4	141^st of 340 public high schools	58.5%		69.6	95^th of 338 public high schools	71.9%	46	78.6	76.3	76.9	64.1	73.7	79.7	78.8	$14,733	$198	$14,535
Rock Valley High School	Public	9-12	1712 20th Ave	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 476-2701	242	23	10.7	63.2%	142 (58.7%)	2 (0.8%)	96 (39.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	83.9	17^th of 340 public high schools	95.0%		75.4	59^th of 338 public high schools	82.5%	42	90.6	92.3	86.2	83.0	76.9	82.8	84.6	$19,603	$311	$19,292

Frequently Asked Questions about West Sioux High School

What schools feed into West Sioux High School?

West Sioux High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hawarden Elementary School
Elementary : Ireton Elementary School
Middle : West Sioux Middle School

What district is West Sioux High School in?

West Sioux Community School District

Is West Sioux High School a good school?

West Sioux High School ranks 184^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of West Sioux High School?

Students at West Sioux High School are 57% White, 41% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend West Sioux High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 242 students attended West Sioux High 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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