Vista Heights Middle School vs. Westlake High School
Should I attend Vista Heights Middle School or Westlake 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
Vista Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
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Most improved public schools
Westlake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,461 students in grades 7-10, Vista Heights Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,456 students in grades 10-12, Westlake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-10
10-12
Total Students
1,461 students
2,456 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
28:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#393 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
48%
Graduation Rate
n/a
97%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
507
-
Grade 8 Students
477
-
Grade 9 Students
477
-
Grade 10 Students
-
903
Grade 11 Students
-
798
Grade 12 Students
-
755
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
10%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
77%
82%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%