Serving 869 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Western High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Western High School is ranked #1191 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western High School?
The graduation rate of Western High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Western High School?
869 students attend Western High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Western High School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western High School?
Western High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western High School offer ?
Western High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western High School part of?
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