East High School vs. West Aurora High School
Should I attend East High School or West Aurora High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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West Aurora High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 4,193 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,877 students in grades 9-12, West Aurora High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois 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 Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
4,193 students
3,877 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
218 teachers
227 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2881 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1921 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Graduation Rate
71%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
1184
1186
Grade 10 Students
1083
905
Grade 11 Students
1029
887
Grade 12 Students
897
898
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
89%
61%
% Black
6%
11%
% White
3%
23%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%
