Whaley School vs. West High School
Should I attend Whaley School or West 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
Whaley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Whaley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 1,784 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
341 students
1,784 students
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#264 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
4
-
Grade 2 Students
2
-
Grade 3 Students
1
-
Grade 5 Students
5
-
Grade 6 Students
4
-
Grade 7 Students
15
-
Grade 8 Students
33
-
Grade 9 Students
32
470
Grade 10 Students
34
496
Grade 11 Students
40
426
Grade 12 Students
171
392
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
18%
9%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
37%
34%
% Hawaiian
6%
11%
% Two or more races
17%
13%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.81
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%