West Senior High

5376 N LONG LAKE RD
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685

www.TCAPS.net

1,509 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Traverse City West Senior High School, located on North Long Lake Road in Traverse City, Michigan, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district. The school is well-regarded for providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a diverse range of curriculum offerings, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education, and various elective pathways.

Beyond its academic rigor, West Senior High is deeply integrated into the local community and is particularly noted for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a strong tradition in athletics—often known for its spirited rivalry with sister school Traverse City Central—as well as extensive programs in the performing arts, music, and student leadership. With a focus on fostering both character and academic achievement, the school serves as a central hub for student life in the Traverse City region.

1,509

Total Students

60.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,336
Hispanic	57
Black	19
Asian	23
Two or More	52
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,336 (88.5 %)
Hispanic
57 (3.8 %)
Two or More
52 (3.4 %)
Asian
23 (1.5 %)
American Indian
20 (1.3 %)
Black
19 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Traverse City Area Public Schools
Phone:	(231)933-7502
Website:	http://www.TCAPS.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 401

Grade 10 358

Grade 11 408

Grade 12 342