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W F West High School vs. Centralia High School

Should I attend W F West High School or Centralia 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
W F West High School
342 Sw 16th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Centralia High School
813 Eshom Road
Centralia, WA 98531
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Centralia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 981 students in grades 9-12, W F West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 939 students in grades 9-12, Centralia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
981 students
939 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
46 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
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Test Scores

#887 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
#1354 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
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49%
(Top 50% in WA)(18-19 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of W F West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
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66%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(18-19 School Year Data)
65%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of W F West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centralia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
≥95%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(18-19 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 50% in WA)(18-19 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
246
249
Grade 10 Students
235
254
Grade 11 Students
252
235
Grade 12 Students
248
201

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
19%
40%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
74%
52%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
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0.42
0.57
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
66%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in W F West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Centralia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
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