WEST HIGH SCHOOL

West High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wauwatosa School District school district, located in Wauwatosa, WI with about 1,075 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 67 teachers, West High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wauwatosa West High School, located on West Center Street in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the local community. As part of the Wauwatosa School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The campus serves as a hub for student development, balancing a rigorous scholastic environment with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs, which help foster a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is deeply integrated into the Wauwatosa neighborhood, priding itself on a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and community involvement. By leveraging modern educational resources and maintaining a focus on inclusivity, Wauwatosa West aims to cultivate critical thinking and civic responsibility among its student body. For families and community members, the school serves as a cornerstone of the district, consistently striving to meet the diverse needs of its students while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders.

For more information, contact West High at (414) 773-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11400 W Center St
Wauwatosa, WI 53222-4213
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WEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wauwatosa, WI with about 1,075 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,075
Teachers:
67.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,075 students

White
57.2%
Black or African American
23.5%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic/Latino
6.2%
Asian
4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.