Summary:
Bellevue West Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Bellevue, Nebraska, with a diverse student population of 1,536. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in some subjects below state averages, but strong support for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students.
Bellevue West's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 61st to 129th out of Nebraska high schools. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science were below state averages in the 2022-2023 school year, it has shown stronger performance in the past. Notably, Bellevue West's African American and Hispanic students have ranked 1st and 14th, respectively, out of all Nebraska high schools in their proficiency rates, indicating the school's ability to effectively support these historically underserved populations. However, the school's rankings for other subgroups, such as multi-racial and special education students, are less impressive, suggesting a need to address disparities.
Compared to nearby schools, Bellevue West's academic performance is generally stronger than its closest in-district counterpart, Bellevue East Senior High School, but lags behind some other nearby schools, such as Papillion La Vista Senior High. The school's higher per-student spending, ranging from $11,981 to $15,542 over the past three years, may contribute to its academic support and performance. However, the school's fluctuating performance and changing student demographics suggest the need for consistent and targeted interventions to ensure all students succeed at Bellevue West Senior High School.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Bellevue Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 215 Nebraska High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,542
Feeder schools for Bellevue West Senior High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2
Number of students: 1,536
Racial breakdown:
White:
62.9%
Hispanic:
17.8%
African American:
8.7%
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Two or more races:
7.0%
Asian:
2.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.9%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.7%
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