Service High School vs. West High School
Should I attend Service 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
Service High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,508 students in grades 9-12, Service High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 1,784 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,508 students
1,784 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#264 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
436
470
Grade 10 Students
391
496
Grade 11 Students
353
426
Grade 12 Students
328
392
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
9%
9%
% Asian
15%
12%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
41%
34%
% Hawaiian
4%
11%
% Two or more races
15%
13%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.81
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%