Summary:
The 52358 zip code is home to a single public high school, West Branch High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the West Branch Community School District. While the district is ranked 236 out of 313 in Iowa and has a 1-star rating, West Branch High School has consistently performed in the top half of Iowa high schools over the past three years, ranking between 128-167 out of 336-340 schools.
West Branch High School boasts a 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%, slightly above the state average, but also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%. Academically, the school's students outperform the state average in English Language Arts and Science proficiency, but fall slightly below the state average in Mathematics. The school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 20.23% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and spends $18,875 per student, higher than the state average. The student-teacher ratio of 12.4 is also lower than the state average, suggesting smaller class sizes.
Overall, West Branch High School appears to be a strong-performing school within its district and the state, with above-average academic proficiency and graduation rates. However, the high chronic absenteeism rate is a concern that the school may need to address. The school's demographics and higher-than-average resources likely contribute to its academic success, and could serve as a model for other schools in the region.
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