Serving 300 students in grades 9-12, Westby 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Westby 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 Westby High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Westby High School is ranked #1195 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Westby High School often compared to?
Westby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Viroqua High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westby High School?
The graduation rate of Westby High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Westby High School?
300 students attend Westby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Westby High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westby High School?
Westby High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westby High School offer ?
Westby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westby High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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