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Madison Metropolitan School District

West High School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Madison Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Madison, WI
  • 292 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      C+
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    West High School is a top rated, public school located in Madison, WI. It has 2,169 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 55% of students are at least proficient in math and 59% in reading.
    Address
    30 Ash St
    Madison, WI 53726
    Telephone
    (608) 204-4100
    Website
    west.madison.k12.wi.us
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    West High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    59%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    55%
    Average Graduation Rate
    93%
    Average SAT
    1400
    101 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    480 responses
    AP Enrollment
    23%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $59,387
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,008
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $223,300
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.26 responses
    Poll
    65%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.26 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 82 responses
    Report
    • Fine Arts Week - a week of student performances
      32%
    • Singing Valentines
      26%
    • Football games
      18%
    • The senior prank is always fun
      10%
    • Every event is fun
      5%
    • Homecoming
      4%
    • Senior assassins
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,169
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    33%
    82%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.34 responses
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.34 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.34 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $68,664
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8.2%
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.39 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.38 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.39 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $14,877/ year
    National
    $12,239
    93%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.40 responses
    48%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.40 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.40 responses
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    West truly is the best! Their academic programs are very good and theirs is a lot of variety. The school is diverse which exposes students to many different cultures and opinions. That helps students find their true self while being open to all ideas, voices and cultures. Couldn’t think of a better place to get my high school education from.
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    West is very diverse and has lots of academic and extracurricular opportunities. We have amazing sports, especially cross country, amazing arts, especially the choir programs, and amazing clubs, especially Get it Done Club. However, West is a bit cliquey and although it is diverse it is pretty segregated. There are a lot of awesome classes to take, like african american experience, gender studies, math physics, drawing and design, social dance, and more. The facilities are not great and we do not have a football field. The bathrooms are not the best. However, things are generally getting better and I think it is pretty good for a public high school.
    Overall the experience there was great. There are many different orgs and clubs that allow for student involvement. Although the school can be clicky, if you make effort to put yourself in different spaces you can connect with diverse body of people. The school is pretty strong West kids are typically pretty proud of the school spirit. The football team isn't the best, but the students have the heart. West certianly is an artsy school. They pride themselves on Fine Arts week and the wide array of art and theatre classes. The majority of the teachers are awesome and genuinely care about their students. My biggest regret as an alum is not taking more opportunities to explore the arts.