Nova High School vs. West Seattle High School
Should I attend Nova High School or West Seattle 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
Nova High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
West Seattle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 230 students in grades 9-12, Nova High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,226 students in grades 9-12, West Seattle High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
230 students
1,226 students
% Male | % Female
37% | 63%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1313 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#331 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
87%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
39
374
Grade 10 Students
53
288
Grade 11 Students
52
299
Grade 12 Students
86
265
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
11%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
58%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
11%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%