West Salem High School serves 592 students in grades 9-12.
West Salem High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Salem High School's student population of 592 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Salem High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of West Salem High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
9%
White
92%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Salem High School's ranking?
West Salem High School is ranked #797 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are West Salem High School often compared to?
West Salem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Onalaska High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Salem High School?
The graduation rate of West Salem High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Salem High School?
592 students attend West Salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Salem High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Salem High School?
West Salem High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Salem High School offer ?
West Salem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Salem High School part of?
West Salem High School is part of West Salem School District.
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