West Bend-mallard High School

West Bend-Mallard High School is a regular public high school located in the remote rural area of West Bend, Iowa. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 123 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1 with 11 full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at West Bend-Mallard High School shows room for improvement, with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and a state ranking of #1073 among 1288 schools in Iowa (placing it at the 17th percentile).

Students perform particularly well in science, with 85% reaching proficiency or above, while 72% are proficient or above in ELA/reading and 54% in math. The school's setting is nestled in a rural community where close-knit relationships between students and teachers foster a supportive learning environment.

With an enrollment of 123 students, West Bend-mallard High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at West Bend-mallard High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, West Bend-mallard High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.