West High School vs. Southwest High School
Should I attend West High School or Southwest 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
Southwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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 1,123 students in grades 9-12, Southwest 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 18% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
800 students
1,123 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1892 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1735 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
19%
Graduation Rate
83%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
215
302
Grade 10 Students
201
293
Grade 11 Students
176
259
Grade 12 Students
208
269
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
9%
% Asian
10%
5%
% Hispanic
22%
14%
% Black
14%
10%
% White
40%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%