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Iowa City Iowa City is the largest city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States, and its county seat. At the time of the 2020 census the population was 74,828, making it the state's fifth-most populous city. The Iowa City metropolitan area, which enc ...

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. It serves grades 9–12 for the Iowa City Community School District.

Athletics

The Trojans compete in the Mississippi Valley Conference in the following sports: *Cross Country ** Boys' 1988 Class 3A State Champions ** Girls' 5-time State Champions (1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2004) *Volleyball ** 2-time Class 4A State Champions (2010, 2011) *Football ** 3-time Class 4A State Champions (1995, 1998, 1999) *Basketball ** Boys' 7-time State Champions (1977, 1998, 2000, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017) ** Girls' 2012 Class 5A State Champions **Girls’ 2018 Class 5A State Champions *Wrestling ** 2-time Class 3A State Champions (2006, 2007) *Swimming ** Boys 3-time State Champions (2014, 2015, 2020) < *Track and Field ** Boys' 2-time Class 4A State Champions (2007, 2012) ** Girls' 6-time State Champions (2000, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010) *Golf ** 2010 Class 2A Coed State Champions *Soccer ** Boys' 9-time State Champions (2000, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017) ** Girls' 2-time State Champions (2004, 2015) *Softball *Baseball *Tennis ** Boys' 11-time Class 2A State Champions (1995, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019,2022, 2023) ** Girls' 4-time Class 2A State Champions (2004, 2005, 2006, 2018) *Bowling

Notable alumni

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games * Frances Haugen (2002), engineer and

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(2006), former professional basketball player and current college coach * Zach Wahls (2009), LGBT activist, author, and Iowa Senator from the 37th District. * George Kittle (2012), current NFL tight-end for the San Francisco 49ers. He had been selected to 4 pro bowls as of 2023. 1/sup> * Diego Lasansky (2012), painter and printmaker * Jeremy Morgan (2013), basketball player for Hapoel Jerusalem in the

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. * Patrick McCaffery (2019), basketball player * Dasia Taylor (2021), inventor, scientist and CEO

Notable staff

* Edwin K. Barker (1928-2019), principal

References

External links

West High's home page
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Notable alumni

Notable staff

See also

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