West High School vs. South High School
Should I attend West High School or South 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
Graduation Rate
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,157 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 932 students in grades 9-12, South 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 16% (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 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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
1,157 students
932 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#760 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1624 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
27%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
285
227
Grade 10 Students
301
254
Grade 11 Students
298
218
Grade 12 Students
273
233
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
37%
% Black
4%
11%
% White
78%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%