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