Serving 2,505 students in grades 7-12, West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 2,505 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in UT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
West High School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 82%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend West High School?
2,505 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of West High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 2,505 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
