Westwood High School is a public, magnet high school located in Ishpeming Township, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1974, it is managed by the N.I.C.E. Community Schools school district. The school educates around 360 students in grades 9–12.
Serving 383 students in grades 8-12, Westwood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westwood High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Ishpeming, MI, covering approximately 637.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 30.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westwood High School's student population of 383 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Campus Size
84 acres
School Rankings
Westwood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1313 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood High School's ranking?
Westwood High School is ranked #1313 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Westwood High School often compared to?
Westwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ishpeming High School, Negaunee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westwood High School?
The graduation rate of Westwood High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Westwood High School?
383 students attend Westwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Westwood High School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westwood High School?
Westwood High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Westwood High School offer ?
Westwood High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westwood High School part of?
Westwood High School is part of Nice Community School District.
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