West High School (Closed 2020)

West High School serves 22 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
22 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(13-14)
<50%
61%
(14-15)
<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
77%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West High School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of West High School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(16-17)
<50%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of West High School and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend West High School?
22 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of West High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West High School part of?
West High School is part of Intermediate School District 287.

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