Serving 1,024 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 14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West High serves the west part of Appleton, WI, covering an area of approximately 20.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest point being 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
West High School's student population of 1,024 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,024 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1915
School Rankings
West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1736 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
15%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
55%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
81%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
4%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1736 out of 1,962 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 North High School, East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 81%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,024 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of West High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West High School part of?
West High School is part of Appleton Area School District.
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