241 N 300 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
West High School serves 2,729 students in grades 7-12.
West High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 2,729 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 78% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

West High School's student population of 2,729 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,729 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
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School Rankings

West High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of West High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
41%
18%
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Black
5%
1%
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White
35%
73%
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Hawaiian
6%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.70
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Graduation Rate
78%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT 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 Utah for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%).

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

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).

What is the graduation rate of West High School?

The graduation rate of West High School is 78%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.

How many students attend West High School?

2,729 students attend West High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of West High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What grades does West High School offer ?

West High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is West High School part of?

West High School is part of Salt Lake School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 2,729 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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