Onalaska High School vs. West Salem High School
Should I attend Onalaska High School or West Salem 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
Onalaska High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Overview
Serving 946 students in grades 9-12, Onalaska 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 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 592 students in grades 9-12, West Salem High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
946 students
592 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1138 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#797 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
96%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
228
173
Grade 10 Students
236
148
Grade 11 Students
243
142
Grade 12 Students
239
129
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
76%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
