West High School vs. North High School
Should you attend West High School or North 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
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Graduation Rate
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Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,194 students
1,016 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#751 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1384 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
291
238
Grade 10 Students
293
259
Grade 11 Students
310
259
Grade 12 Students
300
260
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
27%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
77%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
