West High School vs. South High School
Should you attend West High School or South High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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 Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,408 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,524 students in grades 9-12, South High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,408 students
1,524 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
104 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#600 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Graduation Rate
97%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
340
362
Grade 10 Students
360
377
Grade 11 Students
341
373
Grade 12 Students
367
412
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
63%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%