Normal West High School is a public high school in Normal, Illinois. The mascot is the wildcat and school colors are black and silver. The school opened in 1995 and its current student body numbers roughly 1,600.
Serving 1,659 students in grades 9-12, Normal Community West 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 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,659 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Normal Community West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Normal Community West High School's student population of 1,659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,659 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Black, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A WILDCAT
School Rankings
Normal Community West High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Normal Community West High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1414 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
17%
16%
White
65%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
16%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Normal Community West High School's ranking?
Normal Community West High School is ranked #1414 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Normal Community West High School often compared to?
Normal Community West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Normal Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Normal Community West High School?
The graduation rate of Normal Community West High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Normal Community West High School?
1,659 students attend Normal Community West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Normal Community West High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Normal Community West High School?
Normal Community West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Normal Community West High School offer ?
Normal Community West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Normal Community West High School part of?
Normal Community West High School is part of Mclean County USD 5 School District.
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