Serving 1,157 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower 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 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
West High School ranks within the bottom 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 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. 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 39% WI state average), while 22% 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 83%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,157 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of West High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
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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