West High School

14653 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (314) 415-7500

www.parkwayschools.net

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West High School serves 1,420 students in grades 9-12.

West High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

West High School's student population of 1,420 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,420 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

85 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

West High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of West High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#52 out of 2091 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

71%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

80%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

13%

Hispanic

Black

11%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in West High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

68%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in West High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of West High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

98%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of West High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Parkway C-2 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West High School's ranking?

West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of West High School?

The graduation rate of West High School is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend West High School?

1,420 students attend West High School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

68% of West High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does West High School offer ?

West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education