Lafollette High School vs. West High School
Should you attend Lafollette 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lafollette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,541 students in grades 9-12, Lafollette High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,222 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 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,541 students
2,222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
137 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1711 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#533 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
51%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
370
569
Grade 10 Students
414
507
Grade 11 Students
334
562
Grade 12 Students
423
584
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
34%
25%
% Black
23%
11%
% White
28%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%