West Senior High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend West Senior High School or Central 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 Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,544 students in grades 9-12, West Senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,449 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
1,544 students
1,449 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#244 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
72%
Graduation Rate
95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
350
348
Grade 10 Students
436
367
Grade 11 Students
359
345
Grade 12 Students
399
389
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
90%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%