West High School
Tel:
(314)415-7500
- West High School serves 1,397 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 63%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- West High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29%.
Top Placements
West High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West High School's student population of 1,397 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,397 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 87 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank (15-16) | #3 out of 2076 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 12% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 10% | 16% |
| White | 72% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.47 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Parkway C-2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West High School is Marquette Senior High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chesterfield West Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1081 students
0.5 miles
2312 Baxter Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314)415-7400 0.5 6-8 1081 - Ballwin Claymont Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 489 students
1.0 miles
405 Country Club Dr
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314)415-6150 1.0 PK-5 489 - Ballwin Henry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 906 students
1.1 miles
700 Henry Ave
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314)415-6350 1.1 PK-5 906 - Ballwin South Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 606 students
1.6 miles
760 Woods Mill Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314)415-7200 1.6 6-8 606 - Chesterfield Highcroft Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 356 students
1.9 miles
15380 Highcroft Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314)415-6400 1.9 K-5 356
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