Serving 3,818 students in grades 9-12, West Aurora High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,818 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
West Aurora High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Aurora High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Aurora High School?
The graduation rate of West Aurora High School is 89%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Aurora High School?
3,818 students attend West Aurora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of West Aurora High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Aurora High School?
West Aurora High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Aurora High School offer ?
West Aurora High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Aurora High School part of?
yes, because this school brought attetion to me. Made me successful in life. showed me to the right path of life
i love west aurora,will always be proud if being asked what high school did you graduate form ? ill say WEST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL :)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jocyg
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,818 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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