West High School (Closed 2020)

West High School serves 22 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(13-14)
<50%
61%
(14-15)
<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
77%
12%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
(16-17)
<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend West High School?
22 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of West High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West High School part of?
West High School is part of Intermediate School District 287.

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