Public School
West High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Anchorage, AK
- 306 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- DiversityA+
- TeachersB+
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesB-
- Health & SafetyB-
- AdministrationC+
- SportsA-
- FoodC+
- Resources & FacilitiesC-
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- Cost of LivingC
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingB+
Median Household Income
$111,447
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,965
National
$949Median Home Value
$362,731
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 83%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.29 responses
Poll
- 76%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.29 responses
Students
Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,760
Free or Reduced Lunch
0%
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.33 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.33 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.33 responses
Teachers
- 62%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.45 responses
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.45 responses
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.45 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$16,238/ year
National
$12,239- 83%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.46 responses
- 48%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.46 responses
- 65%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.46 responses
West High School Reviews
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West High School is incredibly diverse. After I moved out of state I quickly realized not everywhere is like that, and I definitely miss it. The school does a good job of balancing the importance of academics, sports, and the arts. You will not have trouble finding your crowd here, as everything from theater to science has a niche group of friends. I do think administratively they have a few flaws, and they could do a bit more to protect their students both physically and mentally, but they overall try their best and my highschool experience wasn't hindered too much. There is lots of school spirit and pride here! I am extremely prideful of my alma mater and I think anyone who goes here is getting a fantastic, rounded education and life experience!
I really enjoy West High School. Although the building is very old (which does come with it's own set of challenges) I have felt really welcomed into the school. West had become my third high school after a move due to my father's job and later bullying at a different school in Alaska; however, West made me feel comfortable and I found friends relatively quickly and felt more accepted for the person that I really am here- which is hard to find in high schools from my experience. I was able to find my own niche and benefit from the fruits of diversity at this school which has helped me grow into the person that I am today and has allowed me to cultivate and enhance my own experiences. Though I maybe didn't per say choose West for a high school, I am extremely happy and glad that I was able to have the opportunity to attend here!
West High School is one of the top 3 diverse highschools in the US. I thought it was the best highschool because west basically had everything that no other high school had. It wasn’t the richest but its okay. The school activities such as spirit weeks were my favorite because it got everyone to participate no matter what type of group you were in. It got the classes to interact with one another. West had the coolest teachers too and made sure everyone would pass. They took their time to help their students achieve. As for sports wise, west has a great football team. The time and commitment the coach puts them in is a miracle. I miss high school sometimes only because it was a amazing ride to spend with my friends. It was where I got to see them everyday.