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West High School

Waterloo, Iowa · Grades 9 to 12 · Waterloo Comm School District

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About West High School

West High School is a public school in Waterloo, Iowa, serving grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 1,696 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 100.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.8 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 26 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Black Hawk County. Waterloo Comm School District runs 18 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	425 E Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone	(319) 433-2700
School district	Waterloo Comm School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,696
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	100.7
Students per teacher	16.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Black Hawk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 193048001738). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

St Edward SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 5Waterloo · 0.5 mi Blessed Maria Assunta PallottaPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 6 to 8Waterloo · 0.6 mi Cedar Valley Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 12Waterloo · 0.6 mi Cedar Valley Catholic School SystemPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 12Waterloo · 0.7 mi Hoover Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Waterloo · 0.7 mi Lou Henry Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Waterloo · 0.8 mi Kingsley Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Waterloo · 0.8 mi Kittrell Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Waterloo · 0.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does West High School serve?

West High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend West High School?

West High School reported 1,696 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West High School?

About 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,696 students and 100.7 teachers in federal data.

Is West High School a public or charter school?

West High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is West High School in?

West High School is part of Waterloo Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/waterloo-comm-school-district/

Where is West High School located?

West High School is at 425 E Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702. The phone number is (319) 433-2700.

How many other schools are near West High School?

There are 26 other schools within 5 miles of West High School in our directory.