West High School
- Public
- ANCHORAGE, AK
Public School
West High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- ANCHORAGE, AK
- Rating 3.8 out of 5 315 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Health & Safetygrade C+
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
35%
Percent Proficient - Math
28%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1240
268 responses
Average ACT
29
106 responses
AP Enrollment
12%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$115,431
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,576
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$369,782
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
80%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 30 responsesPoll
77%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 30 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,768
Free or Reduced Lunch
46%
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 34 responses79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 34 responses79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 34 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.6%
63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 46 responses76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 46 responses74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 46 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$16,238 / year
National
$12,23983%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 47 responses47%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 47 responses66%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 47 responsesSimilar Schools
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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 isn’t breaking any boundaries when it comes to academics, but nonetheless has been the perfect high school in my opinion. Entering 9th grade, I was scared of the stereotypes you see in movies and read about in books, but West changed every perception of mine about high school and I had an amazing experience there. The teachers are passionate about their jobs and are great mentors and friends to their students, clubs and sports are highly inclusive and help in bringing out the creativity of members, and the toxic cliches most associate with high school are completely absent. All in all, with 1800 students, it still manages to feel local and almost like a giant “family” (I’m aware how cheesy that sounds) and, while I can’t speak for everyone, it was a great environment for me to be in daily and was a key reason why my teenage years were so enjoyable.