West High

Summary:

West High is a public high school located in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,157 students. It is part of the Appleton Area School District, which is ranked 240 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Unfortunately, West High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin high schools over the past decade, with its current ranking for the 2023-2024 school year at 389 out of 431 high schools and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is significantly lower than the district and state averages, particularly for certain student subgroups like Asian, African American, Hispanic, and students with special needs or low socioeconomic status. West High also struggles with higher-than-average dropout rates and chronic absenteeism.

Interestingly, North High and East High, which are also part of the Appleton Area School District, as well as several charter schools in the Appleton area, such as Fox Cities Leadership Academy, Tesla Engineering Charter School, Renaissance School, and Appleton Technical Academy, generally outperform West High across various metrics, including academic achievement, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 610 N Badger Ave
       Appleton, WI  54914-4198


(920) 852-5410

District: Appleton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
389th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,178 Help


Feeder schools for West High:

Elementary:    Badger Elementary
    Highlands Elementary
    Houdini Elementary
    Jefferson Elementary
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Middle:    Einstein Middle
    Wilson Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  1,157

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.1%
Asian:
14.7%
Hispanic:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.3% Help


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Compare Details West High ranks worse than 90.3% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked high schools in the Appleton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.17. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 (55.1%), Asian (14.7%), Hispanic (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Appleton Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West High is 14.8, which is the 2nd best among 7 high schools in the Appleton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West High is $12,178, which is the 2nd highest among 7 high schools in the Appleton Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West High:

SchoolDigger ranks West High 389th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See West High in the ranking list.)

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Appleton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Appleton Area School District 240th of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.15 144th 275 47.6%
2005 52.07 197th 287 31.4%
2006 49.83 212th 292 27.4%
2007 53.53 197th 281 29.9%
2008 43.71 331st 437 24.3%
2009 49.30 304th 438 30.6%
2010 55.47 273rd 450 39.3%
2011 34.73 384th 445 13.7%
2012 28.10 401st 452 11.3%
2013 39.51 348th 457 23.9%
2014 35.63 367th 462 20.6%
2015 25.86 411th 466 11.8%
2016 44.73 233rd 408 42.9%
2017 50.87 192nd 410 53.2%
2018 21.54 362nd 410 11.7%
2019 20.85 353rd 400 11.8%
2021 21.46 324th 390 16.9%
2022 18.33 350th 391 10.5%
2023 15.05 386th 415 7.0%
2024 18.17 389th 431 9.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.45 92nd 95 3.2%
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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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.99 238th 255 6.7%
2019 14.86 240th 251 4.4%
2021 25.22 184th 226 18.6%
2022 16.16 234th 250 6.4%
2023 12.24 259th 271 4.4%
2024 13.05 304th 326 6.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.58 294th 355 17.2%
2019 15.83 319th 343 7.0%
2021 18.19 289th 332 13.0%
2022 20.86 301st 343 12.2%
2023 14.58 300th 329 8.8%
2024 17.39 318th 353 9.9%
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Rank History for Male students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.00 349th 373 6.4%
2019 23.18 301st 354 15.0%
2021 22.95 279th 334 16.5%
2022 16.44 320th 347 7.8%
2023 14.50 332nd 359 7.5%
2024 17.03 334th 365 8.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.62 44th 44 0.0%
2022 9.19 48th 48 0.0%
2023 9.37 50th 50 0.0%
2024 11.22 49th 51 3.9%
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Rank History for African American students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.38 12th 18 33.3%
2022 22.61 16th 20 20.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.08 53rd 68 22.1%
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Rank History for White students at West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.20 188th 261 28.0%
2019 26.66 204th 266 23.3%
2021 29.79 196th 266 26.3%
2022 30.07 204th 269 24.2%
2023 20.20 232nd 271 14.4%
2024 23.11 251st 300 16.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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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
1988 1369 2 31 5 10 n/a n/a 0 1417
1989 1279 4 37 20 9 n/a n/a 0 1349
1990 1285 6 38 22 11 n/a n/a 0 1362
1991 1374 8 39 18 13 n/a n/a 0 1452
1992 1401 9 43 24 12 n/a n/a 0 1489
1993 1488 12 42 24 12 n/a n/a 0 1578
1994 1462 13 49 23 11 n/a n/a 0 1558
1995 1217 15 44 19 6 n/a n/a 0 1301
1996 1217 15 44 19 6 n/a n/a 0 1301
1997 1226 18 48 25 6 n/a n/a 0 1323
1998 1225 17 50 16 5 n/a n/a 0 1313
1999 1220 20 74 20 10 n/a n/a 0 1344
2000 1274 22 94 25 7 n/a n/a 0 1422
2001 1220 24 107 36 8 n/a n/a 0 1395
2002 1256 29 128 41 7 n/a n/a 0 1461
2003 1256 29 128 41 7 n/a n/a 0 1461
2004 1287 40 139 39 12 n/a n/a 0 1517
2005 1233 45 125 39 13 n/a n/a 0 1455
2006 1178 50 145 50 10 n/a n/a 0 1433
2007 1166 59 159 68 10 n/a n/a 0 1462
2008 1122 61 156 81 15 n/a n/a 0 1435
2009 1089 65 151 99 15 n/a n/a 0 1419
2010 985 70 142 80 15 n/a n/a 0 1292
2011 928 75 153 103 16 0 0 0 1275
2012 869 67 127 114 14 0 0 0 1191
2013 837 75 103 115 17 0 0 0 1147
2014 772 91 104 125 13 0 0 0 1105
2015 791 93 100 100 10 1 1 0 1096
2016 761 82 113 94 11 2 4 0 1067
2017 736 76 147 104 7 1 11 0 1082
2018 756 91 148 119 11 3 23 0 1151
2019 700 79 157 128 12 1 24 0 1101
2020 690 86 189 128 12 1 35 0 1141
2021 666 88 183 138 13 1 39 0 1128
2022 670 77 174 151 17 2 40 0 1131
2023 637 117 170 168 18 2 45 0 1157

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
1988 1417 82.8 17.1 0
1989 1349 75.3 17.9 0
1990 1362 84.5 16.1 0
1991 1452 84.7 17.1 5.5
1992 1489 84.9 17.5 7.3
1993 1578 93.1 16.9 9.4
1994 1558 83.8 18.6 10.7
1995 1301 72.8 17.9 11.4
1996 1301 72.8 17.9 11.4
1997 1323 73.2 18.1 11.6
1998 1313 74.7 17.6 11.7
1999 1344 74.5 18.0 18
2000 1422 82.0 17.3 18.7
2001 1395 89.7 15.6 18.3
2002 1461 88.2 16.6 19.7
2003 1461 88.2 16.6 19.7
2004 1517 92.3 16.4 19.1
2005 1455 88.8 16.4 n/a
2006 1433 92.0 15.6 n/a
2007 1462 92.8 15.8 27.4
2008 1435 88.5 16.2 32.5
2009 1419 83.0 17.1 35.9
2010 1292 76.1 16.9 37.8
2011 1275 74.5 17.1 41.6
2012 1191 68.3 17.4 43.7
2013 1147 67.7 16.9 43.5
2014 1105 67.5 16.3 46.6
2015 1096 n/a n/a 43.2
2016 1067 66.0 16.1 42.5
2017 1082 71.1 15.2 43
2018 1151 72.2 15.9 42.1
2019 1101 70.6 15.5 44.9
2020 1141 69.5 16.4 44.3
2021 1128 70.7 15.9 52.4
2022 1131 73.0 15.4 45.6
2023 1157 78.1 14.8 53.3

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
1988 1417 82.8 17.1 0
1989 1349 75.3 17.9 0
1990 1362 84.5 16.1 0
1991 1452 84.7 17.1 5.5
1992 1489 84.9 17.5 7.3
1993 1578 93.1 16.9 9.4
1994 1558 83.8 18.6 10.7
1995 1301 72.8 17.9 11.4
1996 1301 72.8 17.9 11.4
1997 1323 73.2 18.1 11.6
1998 1313 74.7 17.6 11.7
1999 1344 74.5 18.0 18
2000 1422 82.0 17.3 18.7
2001 1395 89.7 15.6 18.3
2002 1461 88.2 16.6 19.7
2003 1461 88.2 16.6 19.7
2004 1517 92.3 16.4 19.1
2005 1455 88.8 16.4 n/a
2006 1433 92.0 15.6 n/a
2007 1462 92.8 15.8 27.4
2008 1435 88.5 16.2 32.5
2009 1419 83.0 17.1 35.9
2010 1292 76.1 16.9 37.8
2011 1275 74.5 17.1 41.6
2012 1191 68.3 17.4 43.7
2013 1147 67.7 16.9 43.5
2014 1105 67.5 16.3 46.6
2015 1096 n/a n/a 43.2
2016 1067 66.0 16.1 42.5
2017 1082 71.1 15.2 43
2018 1151 72.2 15.9 42.1
2019 1101 70.6 15.5 44.9
2020 1141 69.5 16.4 44.3
2021 1128 70.7 15.9 52.4
2022 1131 73.0 15.4 45.6
2023 1157 78.1 14.8 53.3

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 $278 (2.6%) $10,606 (97.4%) $10,885
2020 $431 (3.8%) $10,775 (96.2%) $11,206
2021 $916 (7.5%) $11,262 (92.5%) $12,178

Data source: Wisconsin 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 353rd of 400 High schoolsRanks 386th of 415 High schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (West High)30.433.3
 2.9%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Appleton Area School District)4145.8
 4.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (West High)33.925
 8.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)40.142.1
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (West High)20.614.4
 6.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)27.727.5
 0.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (West High)21.820.4
 1.3%
   10th Grade Science (Appleton Area School District)31.328.9
 2.4%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11011157
 5.1%
African American79117
 48.1%
American Indian1218
 50%
Asian157170
 8.3%
Hispanic128168
 31.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White700637
 9%
Two or More Races2445
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.9%53.3%
 8.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West High

West High ranks in the bottom 9.7% of Wisconsin high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,157 students attended West High.

West High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Badger Elementary
Elementary : Highlands Elementary
Elementary : Houdini Elementary
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary
Elementary : Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
Middle : Einstein Middle
Middle : Wilson Middle

Students at West High are 55% White, 15% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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