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 Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Diversity
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,470 students in grades 9-12, West 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 37% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 893 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the top 50% 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 39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,470 students
893 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
64 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1228 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#858 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
90%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
363
227
Grade 10 Students
362
220
Grade 11 Students
348
226
Grade 12 Students
397
220
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
23%
13%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
62%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%