D−
WEST Academy Alternative School
PublicHighGrades 10–12VirtualAlternative Education School
1302 1st Avenue West, Newton, IA 50208 · (641) 792-0335 · Part of Newton Community School District
Students
51
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
55%
Setting
Town
Grades
10–12
What stands out about WEST Academy Alternative School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 49 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 43 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 26.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency15%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 67.8%
Location
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1302 1st Avenue West, Newton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 101
Grade 1122
Grade 1228
Enrollment over time
69’20
73’21
61’22
65’23
51’24
Down 26.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 82%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 6%Black 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.