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
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West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Overview
Serving 1,016 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 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,194 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 48% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,016 students
1,194 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1384 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#751 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Graduation Rate
95%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
238
291
Grade 10 Students
259
293
Grade 11 Students
259
310
Grade 12 Students
260
300
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
12%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
62%
77%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
