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West High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Anchorage, AK
- 291 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityA+
- TeachersB+
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesB
- Health & SafetyB-
- AdministrationB
- SportsA
- FoodB-
- Resources & FacilitiesC+
Address
1700 Hillcrest Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
Telephone
(907) 742-2500
Website
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- Cost of LivingC
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingB+
Median Household Income
$106,615
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,778
National
$949Median Home Value
$341,366
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
- 82%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.28 responses
Poll
- 75%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.28 responses
Students
Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,892
Free or Reduced Lunch
39%
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.32 responses
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.32 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.32 responses
Teachers
- 61%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.44 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.44 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.44 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
$19,095/ year
National
$12,239- 82%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.45 responses
- 47%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.45 responses
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.45 responses
West High School Reviews
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Throughout my time here at West High School I've learned how grateful I am to be here. I love the diversity in this school, and its involvement with the community. I highly recommend this high school to anyone! The staff at West High School are so kind, for they always attempt to be involved with the lives of their students. Personally speaking as a student here at West High School, I am glad that I have the great privilege of being here.
Every day that I walk around West High, I see people from different backgrounds and skin color intermingling in the halls. I am proud to be attending one of the most diverse high schools in the United States. This culture has truly influenced our student body and community with a worldview that continuously shapes us into well-rounded individuals that will help us become future leaders of an undivided society. But since we reside in Alaska, we lack opportunities for students to pursue higher academic and athletic interests. Therefore, I sincerely believe that it would be greatly beneficial for our community if there were more academic, athletic, etc. opportunities offered in our state. This way, students are able to explore their fields of interest in a much deeper level, spark their passion, and find their niche in the real world. This will give more students a chance to chase their dreams, give back to others, and make their mark on the world.
West High School is a great place to get an education, just not the best place to hang out. West has a lot of students that its building is not prepared to accommodate. The passing periods are crowded with lots of student pushing and trying to get past each other. I guess that is not something that can be easily changed, it is just one of my observations. Also I feel like the administration needs to trust students more. I understand that we are all teenagers, however it seems like whenever I go to the counselors office or the main office for help I am immediately met with suspicion and mistrust. Don't get me wrong I think there are a lot of awesome people that work at west, but sometimes I feel like it is an institution rather then a school where students just want to learn in an environment where they feel excepted and supported.