WEST Academy Alternative School
VirtualAlternative School · Newton, IA
WEST Academy Alternative School is a alternative school school in Newton, Iowa, serving grades 10–12 with 51 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 8.8:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 82% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 5 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2% |
| Total enrollment | 51 | 37M / 14F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 11-19% | 64.9% | 42 |
| Reading Proficiency | 20-29% | 68.7% | 40 |
| Science Proficiency | <50% | — | 14 |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 60-69% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 51 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1302 1st Avenue West
Newton, IA 50208
Phone: (641)792-0335
http://www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/west-academyOther Schools in District
- Emerson Hough Elementary School Elementary
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Elementary
- Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Elementary
- Newton Senior High School High
- Berg Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 50208) → CensusDepth.com
- Iowa population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Iowa teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
192061002052
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD