Education
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Education excellence is important in Webster City. So is the early development of children pre-K through 12th grade. From free preschool programs to partnerships between the high school and community college to a community college branch campus, Webster City has the educational facilities, programs and services to support a lifetime of learning.
Here are some key facts about the district:
- 76% of students in the class of 2010 that took the ACT scored higher than 20
- Students have an average ACT score of 22.6 (state average is 22.4)
- 80% of students take college level courses to earn high school credit under a dual credit program
- 90% of students from 2008 went on to two or four year programs
- 89% of 2010 graduates indicated they will pursue a two or four year program
- 94.6% graduation rate
- 52% of 2010 graduates completed a core program of four years of English and three years or more of Math, Science and Social Studies
Preschool
Photo Credit: Riverview Early Childcare Center
Preschool education is available for three-and four-year-olds at the following locations in Webster City:
Asbury United Methodist Preschool
Riverview Early Childhood Center
St Paul’s Lutheran Preschool
Webster City Community School District
Photo Credit: Jodie Casey
“Excellence in Education – Doing Whatever It Takes” is the guiding principle in the Webster City Community School District. Teachers, Administrators, Staff Members, Parents and our communities collaborate to improve student achievement and strive for higher standards of learning.
Pleasant View Elementary (Pre-Kindergarten – 1st Grade)
Sunset Heights Elementary (2nd – 4th grade)
Webster City Middle School ( 5th – 8th grade)
Webster City High School (9th – 12th grade)
Hamilton Regional Alternative High School
Webster City High School, in partnership with Iowa Central Community College, offers an extensive dual-credit high school/college program located on the Iowa Central Community College satellite campus in Webster City.
For more information on the Webster City Community Schools, click here.
Saint Thomas Aquinas School
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Saint Thomas Aquinas School offers a a spiritual program alternative to public education for all students from 3-year-old preschool through 6th grade. A certified staff teaches religion in addition to all state-required courses.
“It’s our commitment to teaching that’s rooted in the Catholic tradition, an experience of learning and living fully integrated in the light of faith. It is in teaching the whole child – intellectual, social, physical, psychological, and spiritual. It is our reputation for academic excellence, offering the very best teaching and learning environment. This all happens within a friendly, welcoming learning community. We are a Catholic school whose students, faculty, staff, and alumni live its mission. We are open to all faith traditions. We invite you to be part of our educational family.” – Duane J. Siepker, Principal
For more information on Saint Thomas Aquinas School, click here.
Iowa Central Community College
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Iowa Central Community College provides a flexible program to satisfy the needs of the individual and the needs of the community. An educational environment is planned to provide experiences for those who desire pre-professional courses, improvement of educational or technical skills, or developmental programs for self-enrichment. This environment can be on any of ICCC’s campuses or on-site. Iowa Central offers:
- college transfer courses
- career and technical training
- general education
- recreation and personal enrichment programs
- economic development, community service activities for people with diverse interests, needs, backgrounds and skills
- adult basic education
The Webster City Center of Iowa Central Community College is located about 20 minutes from the main campus in Fort Dodge.
For more information on Iowa Central Community College, click here.