West High School

1200 W Wausau Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,484 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

West High School's student population of 1,484 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,484 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
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School Rankings

West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1032 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
38%
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37%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
20%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
65%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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0.53
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93%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West High School's ranking?
West High School is ranked #1032 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are West High School often compared to?
West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School, D C Everest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 93%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,484 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of West High School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West High School part of?
West High School is part of Wausau School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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