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
School
Top Rankings
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West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,224 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 24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,646 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,224 students
1,646 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
119 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#538 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
322
387
Grade 10 Students
318
435
Grade 11 Students
279
391
Grade 12 Students
305
433
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
10%
3%
% White
67%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%