West High School
- West High School serves 1,805 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- West High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
West High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- West High School's student population of 1,805 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,805 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West High School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #274 out of 465 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 23% |
| Asian | 14% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 7% |
| Black | 6% | 3% |
| White | 37% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 9% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.80 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 88% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West High School is Steller Secondary School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Romig Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Aquarian Charter School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Romig Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 770 students
0.2 miles
2500 Minnesota Dr
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907)742-5200 0.2 7-8 770 - Anchorage Aquarian Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 385 students
0.7 miles
1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907)742-4900 0.7 K-6 385 - Anchorage Inlet View Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 242 students
0.7 miles
1219 N St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907)742-7630 0.7 PK-6 242 - Anchorage North Star Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 439 students
0.7 miles
605 W Fireweed Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907)742-3800 0.7 PK-6 439 - Anchorage Steller Secondary School Magnet School
Grades: 7-12 | 286 students
0.8 miles
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907)742-4950 0.8 7-12 286
School Reviews
| 5 I love this school as a student here, and im sad to be leaving...go EAGLES! - Posted by Student/Alumni - r0m3l |
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