Sun Prairie West High School is a high school in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Sun Prairie Area School District, the other being Sun Prairie East High School. During the 2023-2024 school year, there were 1,347 students at Sun Prairie West High School.
Sun Prairie West High School serves 1,325 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sun Prairie West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sun Prairie West High School's student population of 1,325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
2022
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sun Prairie West High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
15%
9%
White
53%
66%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
24%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Grey, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Timber The Wolf
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sun Prairie West High School often compared to?
Sun Prairie West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sun Prairie East High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Sun Prairie West High School?
The graduation rate of Sun Prairie West High School is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Sun Prairie West High School?
1,325 students attend Sun Prairie West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sun Prairie West High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sun Prairie West High School?
Sun Prairie West High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sun Prairie West High School offer ?
Sun Prairie West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sun Prairie West High School part of?
Sun Prairie West High School is part of Sun Prairie Area School District.
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