Serving 395 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West High School is ranked #4804 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend West High School?
395 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of West High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
