Serving 300 students in grades 9-12, Douglas Co West High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Douglas Co West High School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Co West High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Douglas Co West High School is ranked #145 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Douglas Co West High School often compared to?
Douglas Co West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhorn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglas Co West High School?
The graduation rate of Douglas Co West High School is 95%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Douglas Co West High School?
300 students attend Douglas Co West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Douglas Co West High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Co West High School?
Douglas Co West High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Douglas Co West High School offer ?
Douglas Co West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Douglas Co West High School part of?
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