Westwood High School vs. Ishpeming High School
Should you attend Westwood High School or Ishpeming 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
Westwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Ishpeming High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades 8-12, Westwood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 211 students in grades 9-12, Ishpeming High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
403 students
211 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1128 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1183 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-59%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
95
52
Grade 10 Students
101
43
Grade 11 Students
118
43
Grade 12 Students
87
73
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
93%
86%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.14
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
