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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 800 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,119 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 12% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
800 students
1,119 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1892 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1783 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
17%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
215
305
Grade 10 Students
201
282
Grade 11 Students
176
259
Grade 12 Students
208
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
3%
% Asian
10%
5%
% Hispanic
22%
46%
% Black
14%
12%
% White
40%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%