Serving 1,028 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,028 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in WI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
West High School ranks within the top 30% 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 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West High School is ranked #546 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are West High School often compared to?
West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 52% 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 91%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,028 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of West High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,028 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
