Serving 1,408 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,408 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
West High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West High School is ranked #504 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO 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 Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,408 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of West High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,408 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
