West Aurora High School vs. East High School
Should I attend West Aurora High School or East 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
West Aurora High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 3,877 students in grades 9-12, West Aurora High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 4,193 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,877 students
4,193 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
227 teachers
218 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1921 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2881 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
12%
Graduation Rate
83%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
1186
1184
Grade 10 Students
905
1083
Grade 11 Students
887
1029
Grade 12 Students
898
897
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
61%
89%
% Black
11%
6%
% White
23%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
14%
