West Aurora High School
School Overview
West Aurora High School is a public school located in Aurora, Illinois. It is a school in Aurora West Unit School District 129 district.
According to the Illinois state assessment result, 20% of students are proficient in Math learning and 22% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 3,650 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 243 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 3,650 students are attending West Aurora High School. By gender, there are 1,837 and 1,813 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Aurora High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 450 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 162 | 81 | 81 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 6 | 12 |
| Black | 26 | 9 | 17 |
| White | 232 | 113 | 119 |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| IDEA program | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 450 | 214 | 236 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 243 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Aurora High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 84.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 243 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 243 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 21 | 8.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 17 | 7.0% |
| School counselors | 11 | Students per counselor: 332 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 16 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 3 | - |
| Social workers | 5 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 26,465 Households |
| Population | 74,458 |
| Male | 38,333 |
| Female | 37,403 |
| Child Population | 25,327 |
| Total Housing Units | 27,501 Units |
| Average House Value | $195,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,086 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.00% |
| Average Household Income | $67,236 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.00% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Aurora High School offers 23 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 779 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 122 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 23 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 779 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 97 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 332 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 641 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 122 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Aurora West Usd 129
In Aurora West Usd 129, 17 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in AURORA, Illinois
18 private schools are serving students in AURORA, Illinois. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.