West High School
School Overview
West High School is a public Magnet school located in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a school in Salt Lake City School District district.
According to the Utah state assessment result, 44% of students are proficient in Math learning and 44% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,748 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1 where a total of 121 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,748 students are attending West High School. By gender, there are 1,426 and 1,322 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 882 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 110 | 47 | 63 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 138 | 57 | 81 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Black | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| White | 551 | 275 | 276 |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| in LEP Program | 64 | 33 | 31 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 882 | 420 | 462 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 121 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West High School and the students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1. All teachers are certified. 86.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 121 | Students per teacher: 23 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 121 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 16 | 13.2% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 344 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 79,258 Households |
| Population | 191,598 |
| Male | 100,742 |
| Female | 97,008 |
| Child Population | 47,144 |
| Total Housing Units | 86,086 Units |
| Average House Value | $314,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $985 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.60% |
| Average Household Income | $60,670 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.42% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West High School offers 30 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 737 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 499 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 530 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 30 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 737 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 347 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 182 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 644 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 499 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 530 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Salt Lake District
In Salt Lake District, 43 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
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