West High

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.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 14653 Clayton Rd
       Ballwin, MO  63011-2656


(314) 415-7500

District: Parkway C-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,982 Help


Feeder schools for West High:

Elementary:    Claymont Elementary
    Henry Elementary
    Mason Ridge Elementary
    Pierremont Elementary
Middle:    West Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  1,408

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.6%
Asian:
15.5%
African American:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West High ranks better than 98.7% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Parkway C-2 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at West High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (62.6%), Asian (15.5%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Parkway C-2 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West High is 15.7, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Parkway C-2 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West High is $12,982, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Parkway C-2 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks West High 5th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See West High in the ranking list.)

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Parkway C-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkway C-2 32nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West High

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Rank History for all students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.95 26th 534 95.1%
2007 89.97 17th 538 96.8%
2008 88.58 24th 539 95.5%
2009 79.45 18th 507 96.4%
2010 79.33 21st 516 95.9%
2011 80.57 15th 528 97.2%
2012 86.43 8th 522 98.5%
2013 88.94 1st 523 99.8%
2014 89.27 2nd 521 99.6%
2015 87.87 2nd 504 99.6%
2016 88.65 2nd 401 99.5%
2017 92.18 9th 404 97.8%
2018 83.03 16th 468 96.6%
2019 87.10 13th 460 97.2%
2021 87.06 12th 358 96.6%
2022 73.65 43rd 361 88.1%
2023 77.64 28th 352 92.0%
2024 91.44 5th 378 98.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.90 3rd 52 94.2%
2019 70.06 16th 59 72.9%
2022 73.40 3rd 28 89.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.46 13th 127 89.8%
2024 80.17 20th 135 85.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.17 56th 382 85.3%
2019 63.26 71st 368 80.7%
2021 69.95 53rd 255 79.2%
2022 29.05 193rd 250 22.8%
2024 55.06 97th 274 64.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.03 4th 95 95.8%
2019 93.19 5th 103 95.1%
2021 95.84 2nd 129 98.4%
2022 48.21 52nd 111 53.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.09 48th 100 52.0%
2019 68.31 24th 96 75.0%
2021 62.10 18th 50 64.0%
2022 59.18 20th 45 55.6%
2023 50.36 28th 47 40.4%
2024 83.25 2nd 47 95.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.37 8th 38 78.9%
2019 76.93 10th 38 73.7%
2021 65.79 7th 20 65.0%
2022 33.43 10th 15 33.3%
2023 67.72 6th 11 45.5%
2024 71.04 5th 15 66.7%
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Rank History for African American students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.07 30th 111 73.0%
2019 69.00 19th 106 82.1%
2022 53.59 42nd 105 60.0%
2023 38.45 62nd 99 37.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.44 8th 84 90.5%
2019 87.75 5th 91 94.5%
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Rank History for White students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.32 21st 440 95.2%
2019 85.81 18th 430 95.8%
2021 86.19 15th 309 95.1%
2022 70.73 43rd 310 86.1%
2023 74.91 31st 302 89.7%
2024 92.62 6th 321 98.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1972 1972
1992 1415 416 78 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1918
1993 1347 359 79 7 3 n/a n/a 0 1795
1994 1310 399 84 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1805
1995 1244 339 82 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1684
1996 1244 339 82 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1684
1997 1239 344 78 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1679
1998 1240 330 89 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1678
1999 1167 271 101 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1557
2000 1144 242 111 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1509
2001 1166 247 110 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1539
2002 1133 250 110 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1516
2003 1133 250 110 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1516
2004 1163 245 121 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1559
2005 1123 232 121 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1498
2006 1081 241 114 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1463
2007 1078 230 106 24 3 n/a n/a 0 1441
2008 1014 227 100 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1359
2009 979 197 101 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1291
2010 969 179 106 13 4 n/a n/a 0 1271
2011 970 165 108 14 3 1 32 0 1293
2012 910 138 113 24 2 1 34 0 1222
2013 928 77 105 26 1 1 30 0 1168
2014 911 140 97 31 0 1 41 0 1221
2015 878 132 95 35 2 0 34 0 1176
2016 943 138 113 41 0 0 33 0 1268
2017 967 145 141 48 1 0 43 0 1345
2018 1005 141 160 48 1 0 42 0 1397
2019 988 146 173 53 1 0 46 0 1407
2020 982 151 175 56 4 0 46 0 1414
2021 965 155 186 55 5 0 54 0 1420
2022 923 158 189 57 4 0 62 0 1393
2023 950 155 200 55 2 0 74 0 1436
2024 881 175 218 51 3 0 80 0 1408

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1972 108.4 18.1 n/a
1992 1918 106.1 18.0 n/a
1993 1795 103.6 17.3 n/a
1994 1805 101.8 17.7 0
1995 1684 95.3 17.7 1.6
1996 1684 95.3 17.7 1.6
1997 1679 91.0 18.5 10.8
1998 1678 97.4 17.2 9.4
1999 1557 95.1 16.4 10.6
2000 1509 91.9 16.4 10.4
2001 1539 85.9 17.9 10.4
2002 1516 86.5 17.5 1.3
2003 1516 86.5 17.5 1.3
2004 1559 88.9 17.5 1.3
2005 1498 86.0 17.4 1.6
2006 1463 82.5 17.7 2.2
2007 1441 81.5 17.7 2.6
2008 1359 81.1 16.8 3.5
2009 1291 84.4 15.3 4.1
2010 1271 84.7 15.0 5.4
2011 1293 79.4 16.2 6.1
2012 1222 79.7 15.3 6.1
2013 1168 73.1 15.9 7.6
2014 1221 78.0 15.6 13.3
2015 1176 79.0 14.8 11.3
2016 1268 80.0 15.8 13.6
2017 1345 83.0 16.2 13.2
2018 1397 86.6 16.1 9.6
2019 1407 86.9 16.1 12
2020 1414 87.1 16.2 12.4
2021 1420 85.4 16.6 13.9
2022 1393 86.9 16.0 7.4
2023 1436 88.5 16.2 9.1
2024 1408 89.1 15.7 12.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1972 108.4 18.1 n/a
1992 1918 106.1 18.0 n/a
1993 1795 103.6 17.3 n/a
1994 1805 101.8 17.7 0
1995 1684 95.3 17.7 1.6
1996 1684 95.3 17.7 1.6
1997 1679 91.0 18.5 10.8
1998 1678 97.4 17.2 9.4
1999 1557 95.1 16.4 10.6
2000 1509 91.9 16.4 10.4
2001 1539 85.9 17.9 10.4
2002 1516 86.5 17.5 1.3
2003 1516 86.5 17.5 1.3
2004 1559 88.9 17.5 1.3
2005 1498 86.0 17.4 1.6
2006 1463 82.5 17.7 2.2
2007 1441 81.5 17.7 2.6
2008 1359 81.1 16.8 3.5
2009 1291 84.4 15.3 4.1
2010 1271 84.7 15.0 5.4
2011 1293 79.4 16.2 6.1
2012 1222 79.7 15.3 6.1
2013 1168 73.1 15.9 7.6
2014 1221 78.0 15.6 13.3
2015 1176 79.0 14.8 11.3
2016 1268 80.0 15.8 13.6
2017 1345 83.0 16.2 13.2
2018 1397 86.6 16.1 9.6
2019 1407 86.9 16.1 12
2020 1414 87.1 16.2 12.4
2021 1420 85.4 16.6 13.9
2022 1393 86.9 16.0 7.4
2023 1436 88.5 16.2 9.1
2024 1408 89.1 15.7 12.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $61 (0.5%) $12,478 (99.5%) $12,540
2020 $28 (0.2%) $12,502 (99.8%) $12,530
2021 $232 (1.9%) $11,969 (98.1%) $12,201
2022 $697 (5.4%) $12,285 (94.6%) $12,982

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 13th of 460 High schoolsRanks 28th of 352 High schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (West High)62.653.6
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Parkway C-2)68.256.7
 11.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (West High)54.752.6
 2.1%
   End of Course Biology I (Parkway C-2)49.545.6
 3.9%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (West High)80.465.4
 15%
   End of Course English II (Parkway C-2)73.361.6
 11.7%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (West High)85.369.1
 16.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Parkway C-2)71.561.8
 9.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14071436
 2.1%
African American146155
 6.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian173200
 15.6%
Hispanic5355
 3.8%
Pacific Islander00
White988950
 3.8%
Two or More Races4674
 60.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12%9.1%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,408 students attended West High.

Students at West High are 63% White, 15% Asian, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

West High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Claymont Elementary
Elementary : Henry Elementary
Elementary : Mason Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Pierremont Elementary
Middle : West Middle

Yes! West High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 378 Missouri high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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