Serving 1,935 students in grades 9-12, West Ashley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
West Ashley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Ashley High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Ashley High School?
The graduation rate of West Ashley High School is 81%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Ashley High School?
1,935 students attend West Ashley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of West Ashley High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Ashley High School?
West Ashley High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Ashley High School offer ?
West Ashley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Ashley High School part of?
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