South High School vs. West High School
Should I attend South 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
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,660 students in grades 9-12, South High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,393 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,660 students
1,393 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#61 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
74%
Graduation Rate
90%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
374
334
Grade 10 Students
410
366
Grade 11 Students
419
366
Grade 12 Students
457
327
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
14%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
13%
11%
% White
65%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%