Guthrie Center High School vs. West Central Valley High School
Should I attend Guthrie Center High School or West Central Valley High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Guthrie Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
West Central Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 217 students in grades 9-12, Guthrie Center High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 261 students in grades 9-12, West Central Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
217 students
261 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#481 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
53
62
Grade 10 Students
50
66
Grade 11 Students
60
68
Grade 12 Students
54
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
93%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%