Onalaska High School vs. West Salem High School
Should you attend Onalaska High School or West Salem 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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Top Rankings
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West Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 933 students in grades 9-12, Onalaska 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 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than 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 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, West Salem High School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
933 students
605 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1012 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
227
137
Grade 10 Students
220
168
Grade 11 Students
250
151
Grade 12 Students
236
149
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
13%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
72%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
