West Senior High School
School Overview
West Senior High School is a public school located in Traverse City, Michigan. It is a school in Traverse City Area Public Schools district.
According to the Michigan state assessment result, 54% of students are proficient in Math learning and 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,683 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 26 to 1 where a total of 64 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,683 students are attending West Senior High School. By gender, there are 811 and 872 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Senior High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 926 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Asian | 23 | 9 | 14 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| White | 863 | 367 | 496 |
| in LEP Program | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| IDEA program | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Total | 926 | 393 | 533 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 64 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Senior High School and the students to teacher ratio is 26 to 1. All teachers are certified. 96.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 64 | Students per teacher: 26 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 64 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.1% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 337 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 35,110 Households |
| Population | 83,502 |
| Male | 41,421 |
| Female | 43,812 |
| Child Population | 22,129 |
| Total Housing Units | 40,728 Units |
| Average House Value | $222,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $964 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% |
| Average Household Income | $63,408 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.64% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Senior High School offers 26 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 430 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 357 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Senior High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 26 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 430 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 161 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 79 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 368 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 357 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Traverse City Area Public Schools
In Traverse City Area Public Schools, 16 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan
10 private schools are serving students in TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.