West High

www.aasd.k12.wi.us

1,157 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Appleton West High School, located at 610 N. Badger Avenue, is one of the three main public high schools serving the Appleton Area School District in Appleton, Wisconsin. As part of a district known for its diverse academic offerings and commitment to community engagement, West High provides a comprehensive educational experience that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education pathways, and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture, boasting a strong tradition in athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. Housed in a facility that has undergone historical renovations to preserve its character while modernizing its learning spaces, West High fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes academic rigor and personal growth. For more information regarding school events, district policies, or specific curriculum details, you can visit their official website at [www.aasd.k12.wi.us](http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us).

1,157

Total Students

78.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West High
Demographic	Student Count
White	637
Hispanic	168
Black	117
Asian	170
Two or More	45
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	2

White
637 (55.1 %)
Asian
170 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
168 (14.5 %)
Black
117 (10.1 %)
Two or More
45 (3.9 %)
American Indian
18 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Appleton Area School District
Phone:	(920)832-6219
Website:	http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	513
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 9 256

Grade 10 299

Grade 11 270

Grade 12 332

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	256
Grade 10	299
Grade 11	270
Grade 12	332

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	559	48.3%
Male	598	51.7%

High School 9th - 12th