West Springfield High School vs. Westfield High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,231 students in grades 9-12, West Springfield High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,034 students in grades 9-12, Westfield High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,231 students
1,034 students
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
87 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#659 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#726 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
25%
Graduation Rate
91%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
348
247
Grade 10 Students
289
235
Grade 11 Students
301
263
Grade 12 Students
283
275
Ungraded Students
10
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
21%
22%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
59%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%