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 Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Diversity
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 932 students in grades 9-12, South 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 16% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,157 students in grades 9-12, West 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 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
932 students
1,157 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1624 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#760 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
48%
Graduation Rate
87%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
227
285
Grade 10 Students
254
301
Grade 11 Students
218
298
Grade 12 Students
233
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
12%
% Black
11%
4%
% White
45%
78%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%