Sun Prairie West High School serves 1,294 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sun Prairie West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sun Prairie West High School's student population of 1,294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sun Prairie West High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
15%
9%
White
53%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sun Prairie West High School?
1,294 students attend Sun Prairie West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sun Prairie West High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Prairie West High School?
Sun Prairie West High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sun Prairie West High School offer ?
Sun Prairie West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sun Prairie West High School part of?
Sun Prairie West High School is part of Sun Prairie Area School District.
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