West HS is a great school! There are a variety of activity and athletic programs for every student! The administration and staff provide outstanding support and encouragement. They provide an optimal learning environment as you transition to each academic department within the building. The test scores
... Read more aren't always the best picture of a school. They are slightly skewed and unfortunately in the wrong direction of West High. We have high expectations of these students, in which they have surpassed in the past year. Looking at what they have done to accomplish the change of morale and physical appearance throughout the building, you can only see the potential they hold in their future. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/06/08
West High is a great school. Our children have found a caring, yet challenging environment. They have been involved with both vocal and instrumental music, including madrigal, musicals and state contests. They have been on the school bowling teams. The one who has already graduated did so with honors,
... Read more taking physics 'just for the fun of it'. I suppose in our school, as in others, you have those parents who choose to be involved and those who don't. Those I have been in parent groups with have been hard workers and really interested in the best educational experience for the children, as are the teachers for their students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/21/06
its a good school for students to learn and get a good education.
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* In 2007-2008 Iowa used the Iowa Test of Educational Development (ITED) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The ITED is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Iowa score in comparison to their peers nationwide. Students who score at the 40th percentile are considered proficient. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
American Literature, Humanities, Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Arts
Art, Photography
Music
Band, Choral, Orchestra
Computer Science
Computer Science
Fine Arts
Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Life Skills, Mentally Challenged
Science
Human Anatomy/Physiology
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, English
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Sioux City schools — West High School is located at 2001 Casselman St, Sioux City IA 51103. 2001 Casselman St is in the 51103 ZIP code in Sioux City, IA The school district for West High School is the Sioux City Cmty School District. West High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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