Serving 1,157 students in grades 9-12, West 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 19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), 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: 1,157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
West High School's student population of 1,157 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
10%
9%
White
55%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West High School's ranking?
West High School is ranked #1692 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are West High School often compared to?
West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School, East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 83%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,157 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of West High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West High School part of?
West High School is part of Appleton Area School District.
School Reviews
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