West High School vs. East High School
Should you attend West High School or East 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
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,306 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,435 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,306 students
2,435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
147 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1261 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1088 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
21%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
19%
Graduation Rate
77%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
350
622
Grade 10 Students
353
660
Grade 11 Students
332
615
Grade 12 Students
271
537
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
44%
38%
% Black
16%
21%
% White
29%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%