Summary:
West High is a high-performing public high school serving grades 9-12 in Ballwin, Missouri, within the Parkway C-2 School District. With a student population of 1,436, West High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Missouri, earning a statewide ranking of 5 out of 378 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
West High's academic performance is exceptional, with 78.6% of its students proficient or better in MAP/English II, compared to 65.9% in the Parkway C-2 district and 51.3% statewide. The school also maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.9% to 97.7% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. West High's Gifted and Talented program is highly ranked, placing 2nd out of 47 Missouri high schools in the 2023-2024 school year. While the school's spending per student, between $12,201 and $12,982, is higher than the state average, it is lower than some nearby schools in the Ladue and Rockwood districts.
West High's consistent high performance across multiple metrics, including statewide rankings, test scores, graduation rates, and subgroup performance, is a testament to the school's commitment to academic excellence. While the school has a relatively low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, it has still managed to maintain strong academic outcomes for this subgroup, ranking 53rd out of 255 Missouri high schools in the 2020-2021 school year. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Rockwood Summit Senior High and Ladue Horton Watkins High, West High consistently outperforms its peers, particularly in areas like test scores and graduation rates.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Parkway C-2
SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 378 Missouri High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,982
Feeder schools for West High:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7
Number of students: 1,408
Racial breakdown:
White:
62.6%
Asian:
15.5%
African American:
12.4%
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Two or more races:
5.7%
Hispanic:
3.6%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.7%
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