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Kewaskum High School vs. West High School

Should you attend Kewaskum High School or West High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Kewaskum High School
1510 Bilgo Ln
Kewaskum, WI 53040
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
West High School
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Kewaskum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 594 students in grades 9-12, Kewaskum High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,073 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
594 students
1,073 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kewaskum High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kewaskum High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kewaskum High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kewaskum High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kewaskum School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Bend School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#556 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
#476 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kewaskum High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in WI)
46%
(Top 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kewaskum High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kewaskum School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Bend School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kewaskum High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kewaskum School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Bend School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kewaskum High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kewaskum School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Bend School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in WI)
95%
(Top 30% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kewaskum High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kewaskum School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Bend School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kewaskum High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
157
269
Grade 10 Students
143
267
Grade 11 Students
149
293
Grade 12 Students
145
244

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kewaskum High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kewaskum School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Bend School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kewaskum High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kewaskum School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Bend School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kewaskum High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kewaskum School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Bend School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kewaskum High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kewaskum School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Bend School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
91%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kewaskum High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kewaskum School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Bend School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kewaskum High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kewaskum School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Bend School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.17
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kewaskum High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kewaskum School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Bend School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kewaskum High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kewaskum School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Bend School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kewaskum High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kewaskum School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Bend School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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