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West Senior High School vs. Central High School

Should you attend West Senior High School or Central 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
West Senior High School
5376 N Long Lake Rd
Traverse City, MI 49685
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Central High School
1150 Milliken Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

West Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,471 students in grades 9-12, West Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,324 students in grades 8-12, Central High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
1,471 students
1,324 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Traverse City Area School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Traverse City Area School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#617 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
#289 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in MI)
52%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in MI)
73%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
51%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 20% in MI)
94%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
352
323
Grade 10 Students
365
345
Grade 11 Students
334
334
Grade 12 Students
420
322

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Traverse City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Traverse City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Traverse City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Traverse City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Traverse City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Traverse City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Traverse City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Traverse City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Traverse City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Traverse City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Traverse City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Traverse City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Traverse City Area School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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