North High School vs. West High School
Should you attend North 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
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,266 students in grades 9-12, North 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 18% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,623 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,266 students
1,623 students
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
118 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1508 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#816 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Graduation Rate
89%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
298
390
Grade 10 Students
290
404
Grade 11 Students
325
419
Grade 12 Students
353
410
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
17%
5%
% White
55%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%