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West High School

Public | 9-12 | 991 students

 
 
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5 stars

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Posted February 15, 2012

West HIgh is the BEST school in the city. It has the most balanced and diverse population, a little bit of every group here. The teachers really care about the students and continue to seek ways to reach out to them. We are big enough to offer a variety of activities for students to be involved with, yet small enough to not be lost in the crowd. Students helping others in many ways is the norm here. It feels like you're home when you see what is going on and interact with the people. They are REAL; you don't see so much of trying to put on a front of something they're not just to impress you. They don't need to. While every school has its personal strengths and weaknesses, West High majors on the strengths of the teacher/parent/student connection. You won't find it better amywhere else. Indeed it is true--WEST IS BEST!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2012

Amazing school with great teachers and leadership. A small enough environment for individual learing, yet big enough for lots of learning opportunities. The new IB programme is off to great start! As parents we know we could have not picked a better learing environment for our child!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2009

West is an excellent school that cares about and adderesses each student and their learning. Beginning in the 2011-12 school year West will be the only GB public school to offer the IB (International Baccalaureate) program for students.


Posted September 2, 2009

Im a wildcat alumni and its a great school full of teachers that care for the students future. They take the time to make sure the the students that enter that enterence way leave a better man or woman ready to take the world on by the cohonas


Posted February 13, 2005

West high is a wonderful school for a child to grow and mature. The music and art departments are excellent. My days at West were fun and times I will never forget. If it were not for the music and art deparments I would not be the person I am today. Thank you Gren Bay and West High You are A+ in my book.
—Submitted by a former student


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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.

Grade level

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
60%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students58%
Female64%
Male52%
Black, not of Hispanic origin38%
Asian/Pacific Islander34%
Hispanic55%
American Indian/Alaskan Native14%
White, not of Hispanic origin76%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled69%
English learners18%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%

Math

All Students54%
Female54%
Male54%
Black, not of Hispanic origin25%
Asian/Pacific Islander37%
Hispanic45%
American Indian/Alaskan Native14%
White, not of Hispanic origin71%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities15%
Non-disabled65%
English learners9%
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%

Reading

All Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
Black, not of Hispanic origin41%
Asian/Pacific Islander45%
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Native57%
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities35%
Non-disabled79%
English learners24%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%

Science

All Students60%
Female57%
Male64%
Black, not of Hispanic origin21%
Asian/Pacific Islander34%
Hispanic65%
American Indian/Alaskan Native43%
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled70%
English learners24%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%

Social Studies

All Students65%
Female64%
Male65%
Black, not of Hispanic origin42%
Asian/Pacific Islander45%
Hispanic65%
American Indian/Alaskan Native28%
White, not of Hispanic origin79%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled76%
English learners24%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 54% 74%
Asian 16% 4%
Black, not Hispanic 11% 10%
Hispanic 11% 10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 6% 1%
Multiracial 1% 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 16%N/A6%
Disabled students 0%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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966 Shawano Ave
Green Bay, WI 54303
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