North High School vs. West High School
Should you attend North High School or West High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,262 students in grades 9-12, North 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 21% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,669 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,262 students
1,669 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
112 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1498 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#757 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
297
405
Grade 10 Students
308
418
Grade 11 Students
320
399
Grade 12 Students
337
447
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
14%
4%
% White
59%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
