Western High School vs. Pittsfield High School
Should you attend Western High School or Pittsfield 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
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Pittsfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 140 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 344 students in grades 9-12, Pittsfield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
140 students
344 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1634 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2089 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
70-79%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
2
Grade 9 Students
54
98
Grade 10 Students
33
104
Grade 11 Students
28
87
Grade 12 Students
25
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
% White
96%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
