West High is a public high school located in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of around 2,600 students. The school is part of the Salt Lake District, which is ranked 54 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
West High consistently outperforms the Salt Lake District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores, particularly in RISE English Language Arts and Science for 7th and 8th grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 93.1% of 7th graders and 88.4% of 8th graders at West High were proficient or better in RISE English Language Arts, compared to the district and state scores of around 42%. However, the school's overall statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have been relatively low, ranging from 76th to 109th out of 129-138 Utah high schools, with a 1-2 star rating.
While West High has a significantly more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Highland High, Vanguard Academy, and East High, the school's per-student spending of $9,900 in 2018-2019 is lower than the nearby schools. This may contribute to the school's relatively lower overall ranking and rating, despite its strong academic performance in certain areas.
West High ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Utah high schools.
Students at West High are 46% Hispanic, 28% White, 8% Pacific Islander, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% American Indian.
Salt Lake District
In the 2022-23 school year, 2,600 students attended West High.
West High is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Backman SchoolElementary : Ensign SchoolElementary : Escalante SchoolElementary : Mary W. Jackson SchoolElementary : Meadowlark SchoolElementary : Newman SchoolElementary : North Star SchoolElementary : Rose Park SchoolElementary : Washington SchoolMiddle : Northwest MiddleMiddle : Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant