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 1,333 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Sun Prairie West High School's student population of 1,333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
2022
Colors
Blue, Grey, Navy Blue
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 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
15%
9%
White
53%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Timber The Wolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sun Prairie West High School?
1,333 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, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Prairie West High School?
Sun Prairie West High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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