Serving 1,768 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.82, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 88%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,768 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of West High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hawaiian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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