West High School
School Overview
West High School is a public school located in Wausau, Wisconsin. It is a school in Wausau School District district.
According to the Wisconsin state assessment result, 25% of students are proficient in Math learning and 34% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,340 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 90 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,340 students are attending West High School. By gender, there are 676 and 664 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 107 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 97 | 54 | 43 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 107 | 58 | 49 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 90 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 90 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 90 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 3.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.2% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 670 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 23,175 Households |
| Population | 53,293 |
| Male | 27,312 |
| Female | 27,019 |
| Child Population | 14,018 |
| Total Housing Units | 24,970 Units |
| Average House Value | $143,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $723 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.30% |
| Average Household Income | $53,605 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.45% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 277 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 327 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 | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 277 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 92 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 163 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 156 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 327 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Wausau School District
In Wausau School District, 20 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WAUSAU, Wisconsin
8 private schools are serving students in WAUSAU, Wisconsin. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.