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West High School

3301 Saylesville Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,194 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West High School's student population of 1,194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,194 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#751 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
9%
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White
77%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of West High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of West High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West High School's ranking?
West High School is ranked #751 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are West High School often compared to?
West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School, South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 96%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,194 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of West High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West High School part of?
West High School is part of Waukesha School District.

School Reviews
5   2/12/2021
Waukesha West is one of the Best High School in Waukesha! This the school offers a variety of AP/Honors Classes and even multiple Elective classes as well! All the staff here are extremely friendly and welcoming to us, and they even offer fun after-school activities and athletic clubs, and this school is best known for athletics! Overall, this school is very good for effectively teaching us clearly for good grades and to also help prepare us for good and useful colleges! I suggest you go to West for High School, it's the best high school in Waukesha!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous
2   2/24/2015
Both my children had a very had time at Waukesha West High School. I would not recommend this school to any parent, if your children are a minority. They will not fit in. With the unprofessional staff gossiping and the over privilege student causing my children harm. Every day was a new battle! So glad it is over.
- Posted by Parent - nicol

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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