East High School vs West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
West High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,696 students
| Measure | East High School Waterloo, Iowa | West High School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 319 | #294 of 319 |
| National rank | #8588 of 16,910 | #7198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,016 | 1,696 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 1,696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 49.2).
- •West High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •West High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 70.8%).
- •East High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.0).
- •West High School is the larger school with 1,696 students compared with 1,016.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East High School better than West High School?
On the Success Index (US), West High School ranks higher (54.5 vs 49.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East High School and West High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High School: 1,016. West High School: 1,696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High School and West High School rank in Iowa?
East High School is 307th of 319 and West High School is 294th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).