West High School vs. East High School
Should I attend West 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 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,131 students in grades 9-12, West 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 19% (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 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,386 students in grades 9-12, East 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 21% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,131 students
1,386 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1567 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1629 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
285
335
Grade 10 Students
259
305
Grade 11 Students
291
352
Grade 12 Students
296
394
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
15%
13%
% Hispanic
13%
14%
% Black
7%
4%
% White
59%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%