Serving 1,370 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West High School is ranked #1272 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are West High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 78%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,370 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of West High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 Kansas state average of 13:1.
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