Very Good
#15 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 9% of private schools
Scattergood Friends School
High School
1951 DELTA AVE, West Branch, IA 52358
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher
3.4:1
Score
7.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher
3.4:1
Score
7.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Iowa private schools
#15 of 157
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Scattergood Friends School
High School in West Branch · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Scattergood Friends School
Scattergood Friends School is a private high school in West Branch, IA. Scattergood Friends School serves approximately 45 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Scattergood Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 157 private schools in IA.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- IA avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
At 45 students, Scattergood Friends School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.4:1 students to teachers, Scattergood Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Scattergood Friends School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Scattergood Friends School compares to the 3 public schools in West Branch, IA
Student Demographics
All Schools in West Branch
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Scattergood Friends School (this school) | 7.9 |
| Hoover Elementary School | 4.3 |
| West Branch Middle School | 7.2 |
| West Branch High School | 5.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1951 DELTA AVE, West Branch, IA 52358
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Scattergood Friends School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. West Branch High School (rated 5.4/10, 2.8 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is Iowa City High School (rated 4.8/10, 10.1 miles away, in nearby Iowa City), a more accessible option. Additionally, West Liberty High School (rated 4.0/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby West Liberty), a more accessible option. For more schools in West Branch, see our West Branch schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 52358 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$81,250
Median Home Value
$235,900
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
Population
3,752
College Educated
30.5%
Homeownership
82.8%
Avg Commute
23.6 min
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Median Age
37.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Diagonal Junior-Senior High School Diagonal, IA | 6.4 |
| Hamburg Charter High Schools Hamburg, IA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Scattergood Friends School
What grades does Scattergood Friends School serve?
Scattergood Friends School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Scattergood Friends School?
Scattergood Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scattergood Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scattergood Friends School is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Scattergood Friends School rank in IA?
Scattergood Friends School ranks #15 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Scattergood Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scattergood Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Scattergood Friends School a private school?
Yes, Scattergood Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Scattergood Friends School a religious school?
Scattergood Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cedar County
- Phone
- (319) 519-1860
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