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West Prepatory Academy at Charlles I West Hall Secondary

Public | 6-12 | 1306 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 28, 2010

West Prep is a fantastic school! I started attending during the 2007 school year and it has changed a lot since then. It is a community within itself. I love the teachers there; they seem to care about us and what road we choose to take in life. I can proudly say I love that place. It may be missing many core parts of a normal high school/middle school, but offers smaller classes a more relaxed and easygoing environment and a very diverse curriculum. West Prep has broken so many stereotypes and rumors about what it used to be and with its first graduating class this past 2009-'10 year it is a school on the rise and I am proud to be a part of that.


Posted February 22, 2010

I have been in this school since the 6th grade. At that time the school was know as Charles I. West Middle School. The school has changed a lot. West Prep has better teachers now. The high school division offers small class sizes, which gives students more learning opportunities.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 3, 2007

West Prep is now a great school. One of my kids go there and her grades are better than ever. It has changed for the better all because fo that great principal Dr. Barton
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2007

This school is the best I am a student in this school in the 8th grade and this school is perfect
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 24, 2005

I think this school is wonderful theres only one problem students should work harder and teachers shouldnt give up on the students cause were gonna make it all we need is eachother and time.
—Submitted by porshaun walker, a student


Posted October 10, 2004

Charles I West Middle school has a new principle and 2 new vice principles. I have met all 3 of them. They will turn this school around for the better. I see great things happening at this school
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

345 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2011.

330 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
35%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

316 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
23%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011.

293 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
29%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

292 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
19%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2011.

282 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
20%
Science

The state average for Science was 48% in 2011.

292 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
21%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2011.

298 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
31%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students37%
Female38%
Male36%
Black/African American23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch35%
Full price65%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities43%
Students with limited English proficiency34%
Proficient in English35%

Reading

All Students27%
Female32%
Male18%
Black/African American13%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch25%
Full price46%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities30%
Students with limited English proficiency19%
Proficient in English27%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students39%
Female39%
Male39%
Black/African American36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch39%
Full price38%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities45%
Students with limited English proficiency29%
Proficient in English41%

Reading

All Students28%
Female29%
Male16%
Black/African American17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch27%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities32%
Students with limited English proficiency15%
Proficient in English26%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students36%
Female35%
Male38%
Black/African American26%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch35%
Full price48%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities41%
Students with limited English proficiency26%
Proficient in English34%

Reading

All Students30%
Female34%
Male21%
Black/African American17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic34%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch29%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities34%
Students with limited English proficiency15%
Proficient in English21%

Science

All Students23%
Female20%
Male26%
Black/African American19%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch25%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities27%
Students with limited English proficiency13%
Proficient in English22%

Writing

All Students37%
Female41%
Male33%
Black/African American35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch35%
Full price50%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities42%
Students with limited English proficiency23%
Proficient in English43%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

68 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 62% in 2009.

68 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
29%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, writing, math and science. The combined results for the first administration in grade 10 and the second administration in grade 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The HSPE is a high school graduation requirement. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 70% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, writing, math and science. The combined results for the first administration in grade 10 and the second administration in grade 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The HSPE is a high school graduation requirement. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students60%
Female64%
Male57%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch62%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities65%
Students with limited English proficiency48%
Proficient in English65%

Reading

All Students95%
Female69%
Male76%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch94%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
Students with limited English proficiency91%
Proficient in English62%

Science

All Students55%
Female47%
Male62%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch56%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities59%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English58%

Writing

All Students59%
Female61%
Male57%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch64%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities62%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English65%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, writing, math and science. The combined results for the first administration in grade 10 and the second administration in grade 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The HSPE is a high school graduation requirement. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 51% 37%
Black 41% 11%
White 4% 42%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 76%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2050 Sapphire Stone Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: (702) 799-3120

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