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WEST Academy Alternative School — School Profile & District Info

High|Newton, Iowa|Newton Comm School District

Newton, IA 50208

School Profile

Grades
10–12
Enrollment
65
Student:Teacher
13:1
Locale
Town
District
Newton Comm School District
Econ. Disadvantaged
76.9%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
20-29%
Math Proficiency
11-19%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
Chronic Absenteeism
100.0%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
2 students enrolled
0
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.6:1
Better than average in IA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
87
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
4.8
100% fully certified
School Resource Officers
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,371
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,120
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,959
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 55%Local 35%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% 1yr+27.9% 5yr
Des Moines, IA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.3%
Below 150% poverty line
6.7%
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Uninsured residents
5.7%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
527
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
499
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

51
Current enrollment
Declining(-20% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about WEST Academy Alternative School

WEST Academy Alternative School has a total enrollment of 65 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Newton, IA.

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