Enrollment
191
High
DISTRICT 247 · STATE 468
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST FORK COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 192592001468
West Fork High School
453 N. 5th St., Sheffield, IA 50475 · (641) 892-4461 · Franklin County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL191 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
60 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 55 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 42 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 47 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 47 | 25% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within West Fork Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like West Fork High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork High School this school | 191 | 31.4% | N/A |
| Fremont-Mills Middle And Senior High School Tabor | 213 | 31.5% | 79.5% |
| Dunkerton High School Dunkerton | 200 | 32.0% | 74.0% |
| AHSTW High School Avoca | 205 | 32.7% | 79.7% |
| Clayton Ridge High School Guttenberg | 176 | 32.4% | 83.3% |
| Maquoketa Valley Senior High School Delhi | 206 | 32.0% | 82.7% |
Matched among Iowa high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Fork High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 191 | #270 of 340 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 31.4% | #193 of 320 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
191
-5 (-3%) vs 2020
+13% since 1990-91, when it was 169
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
was 8.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 191 | 17.8 | 10.7:1 | 31% (60) |
| 2023-24 | 196 | 16.8 | 11.7:1 | 30% (58) |
| 2022-23 | 206 | 17.3 | 11.9:1 | 39% (81) |
| 2020-21 | 196 | 22 | 8.9:1 | 37% (72) |
| 2017-18 | 195 | 20.5 | 9.5:1 | 24% (46) |
| 2015-16 | 200 | 17 | 11.8:1 | 22% (44) |
| 2010-11 | 246 | 16 | 15.4:1 | 23% (57) |
| 2000-01 | 178 | 13 | 13.7:1 | 15% (26) |
| 1990-91 | 169 | 15 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Fork High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (195 to 191); teachers down 13% (20.5 to 17.8).
About West Fork High School
West Fork High School is a high school in Sheffield, Iowa, and it is part of West Fork Comm School District. The school's 191 students are in grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Iowa average about 468 students each.
Federal data list 3 schools in West Fork Comm School District, with 740 students enrolled.
White students make up 92% of enrollment at West Fork High School. The next largest groups are 4% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. In Franklin County overall, about 84% of residents are White. The school's diversity index is 15%, meaning two students picked at random have a 15% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school reported 17.8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 10.7:1. That is 6.6 students per teacher below the 17.3:1 average for high schools in Iowa. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 31%. Compared with the 49% average for public schools in Franklin County, the school's rate is lower.
In Franklin County (population about 9,956), the median household income is $59,894, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. West Fork High School is one of 7 public schools in the county.
Nearest public school: West Fork Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. A ten-mile radius around the school includes 3 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
2024-25 enrollment was 191, a 3% decrease from 196 in 2020-21. The ratio was 8.9:1 in 2020-21 and 10.7:1 in 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater at West Fork High School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Franklin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,956
Census ACS
Median income
$59,894
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,800 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Fork Comm School District
- West Fork Elementary at RockwellElementary · 388 students
- West Fork Middle SchoolMiddle · 161 students
Other West Fork High schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named West Fork High. West Fork High School is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- West Fork High SchoolKINGWOOD, TX · 1,279 students
- WEST FORK HIGH SCHOOLWEST FORK, AR · 264 students
Nearby schools
- West Fork Middle School0.1 mi · 161
- West Fork Elementary at Rockwell6.1 mi · 388
- Hampton-Dumont High School10.0 mi · 457
- North Side Elementary School10.1 mi · 145
- Hampton-Dumont Middle School10.1 mi · 363
- South Side Elementary School11.1 mi · 303
Frequently asked questions
About West Fork High SchoolHow large is West Fork High School?
West Fork High School enrolls approximately 191 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does West Fork High School serve?
West Fork High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at West Fork High School?
Approximately 10.7:1 students per teacher at West Fork High School.
How diverse is West Fork High School?
West Fork High School reports a student body of 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees West Fork High School?
West Fork High School is overseen by West Fork Comm School District in Franklin County.
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