Serving 1,628 students in grades 9-12, Normal Community West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Normal Community West High School's student population of 1,628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Normal Community West High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Normal Community West High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1122 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
15%
17%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
16%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Normal Community West High School's ranking?
Normal Community West High School is ranked #1122 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Normal Community West High School often compared to?
Normal Community West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Normal Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Normal Community West High School?
The graduation rate of Normal Community West High School is 89%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Normal Community West High School?
1,628 students attend Normal Community West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Normal Community West High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Normal Community West High School?
Normal Community West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Normal Community West High School offer ?
Normal Community West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Normal Community West High School part of?
Normal Community West High School is part of Mclean County USD 5 School District.
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