West high really works well with the parents and students to make graduating and having a future a real probability. They do not discriminate or allow discrimination for any reason. The students all work well together and different types of students all come together for a common goal. They have even
... Read more started a coffee shop in the school to help the special education children have work experience and self esteem. I really appreciate the education and life skills my children have and are still receiving at West High. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Outstanding programs that challenge those students who wish to excel!!!!
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Posted by a parent on 08/28/09
Awful experience couldn't wait to move! Teacher answered her cell phone during our conference! Not a very positive enviroment at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 04/15/09
West high is like a city, it has everything and every kind of group, that is why i love it, it is a big school and everything is new, they stay up on renovations.
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Posted by a student on 12/05/08
West is a big school with many diverse groups. All students are encouraged to take the classes that will maximize their potential. There is an activity for every interest and parents can become as involved as they wish.
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Posted by a parent on 10/24/07
I attended West High all four of my high school years and currently graduated in May of 2004. During my high school career I got into some trouble and got in with the wrong crowd, some of the teachers and one principal (who is no longer there) helped me as soon as they saw go in the wrong direction.
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Posted by a former student on 10/04/04
I was my class valedictorian at West and appreciate more than the academic education, the people education that West gave me. The diversity taught me about other people and how we are really all people. I was involved in many extracurriculars, and I fell that, while at many schools you may have to
... Read more be in sports or be popular to fit in, every West student can find a place and an activity to enhance their lives. I personally found a place in theater and music, in which West excells. The teachers were always so friendly and I got to know many of them on a personal basis. I had some that I could come to with my personal problems. The principal gets involved in all aspects of West, from sports and theater to academics and discipline. Overall, this is a great school to learn about life. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/27/04
Waterloo West High School provides a diverse learning experience while providing extensive extracurricular activities. I am a graduate as well as having one son graduate there, and another currently attending. The education provided to each of us has opened extensive opportunities in our careers and
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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.
Student enrollment:
1,800
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
111
Number of classrooms:
75
Vocational Education
Accounting, Auto Mechanics, Culinary Arts, Drafting, Drivers Ed, Electronics, Food Nutrition, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed, Woodworking, Word Processing
English
American Literature, Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Arts
Art, Photography
Science
Astronomy, Environmental Science
Music
Band, Choral, Music, Orchestra
Computer Science
Computer Programming, Computer Science
Fine Arts
Drama, Fine Arts
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Hearing Specialists, Life Skills, Mentally Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists
Math
Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, 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.
Waterloo schools — West High School is located at 425 E Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo IA 50702. 425 E Ridgeway Ave is in the 50702 ZIP code in Waterloo, IA The school district for West High School is the Waterloo Cmty School District. West High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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