North High School vs. West High School
Should I attend North High School or West 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 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,621 students in grades 9-12, North 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 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,131 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,621 students
1,131 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1077 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1567 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
388
285
Grade 10 Students
391
259
Grade 11 Students
384
291
Grade 12 Students
458
296
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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2%
% Asian
10%
15%
% Hispanic
10%
13%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
72%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%