West Aurora High School

www.sd129.org/Domain/22

3,818 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Aurora High School, located at 1201 W New York St in Aurora, Illinois, serves as the flagship secondary institution for School District 129. As one of the largest high schools in the state, it acts as a central hub for the diverse Aurora community, offering a wide array of academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs. The school is known for its deep-rooted traditions and its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation through a mix of rigorous coursework, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and robust support services.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Aurora High School is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and strong athletic heritage, often rallying the community around its "Blackhawk" identity. The campus facilities have undergone significant modernizations over the years to accommodate a growing and changing student population, aiming to provide a collaborative learning environment. With a focus on inclusivity and student achievement, the school strives to foster an environment where a diverse student body can succeed in both collegiate pursuits and the professional workforce.

3,818

Total Students

245.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Aurora High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	842
Hispanic	2,385
Black	388
Asian	91
Two or More	99
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
2,385 (62.5 %)
White
842 (22.1 %)
Black
388 (10.2 %)
Two or More
99 (2.6 %)
Asian
91 (2.4 %)
American Indian
9 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora West USD 129
Phone:	(630)301-5600
Website:	http://www.sd129.org/Domain/22
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,818
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	245.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 1,060

Grade 10 969

Grade 11 866

Grade 12 922