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West High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Knoxville, TN
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 144 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Health & Safetygrade C
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
53%
Percent Proficient - Math
16%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1310
46 responses
Average ACT
27
279 responses
AP Enrollment
20%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$40,341
National
$62,843Median Rent
$845
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$136,300
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
- 79%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 14 responses
Poll
- 93%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 14 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,433
Free or Reduced Lunch
24%
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 15 responses
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 15 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 15 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$53,856
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.1%
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 22 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 22 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 22 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$8,820 / year
National
$12,239- 86%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 22 responses
- 32%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 22 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 22 responses
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Rating 3.79 out of 5 144 reviews
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This school has been my home for the last four years and I wouldn't trade that for the world. I was very involved in sports, more specifically volleyball. My 4 seasons on the team made all of my hard work worth it. My team was so supportive and welcoming to everyone and I always looked forward to practice and games. The teachers really care for their students too. They promote hard work, organization, and community but they also give support and grace when you start to struggle. Many teachers keep up with their students even after they graduate which just goes to show how caring our teachers truly are. There are many opportunities for students at West too. You have the option to be full IB or just take IB and AP classes; there is so many options. There are also clubs for almost every interest: Pepclub, younglife, LGTBQ club, Key club, student council, sports networking, nutrition club, and so many more. West high made me a better person through the opportunities and community it had.
I had a great time at the school because it gave me all the tools I need to succeed in life and prepare me for college. The staff was kind and supportive, making sure to help me anytime I was confused with schoolwork or had personal problems. The school was a comforting place to be at and I never felt unsafe or afraid to be there. I would recommend the school because of the vast amount of classes they had to offer, as they offer college-level IB classes that were able to help me prepare for my future. They have classes for everyone, from theatre and choir classes for those interested in performing to a cosmetology class for those that wanted to specialize in that area. It is a very nice school.
West high school is such a diverse place, and the teachers understand everyone is different and comes from different cultures and lifestyles. I love that they respect that. Most of the teachers genuinely care about our future and help us succeed in the best ways they know how. I also love that our high school is the only one in our county with the International Baccalaureate program, which is used to expand our knowledge and explore different thought process of other nations across the world!