Westby High

www.westby.k12.wi.us

300 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Westby High School, located in Westby, Wisconsin, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Westby Area School District. Situated in the heart of Vernon County, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student growth, college and career readiness, and the development of responsible citizenship among its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Westby High School is a central hub for community engagement and school spirit. The district’s athletic programs, often identified by the Norsemen mascot, play a significant role in school life, alongside various arts, music, and club organizations. By leveraging its resources and maintaining a commitment to educational excellence, the school works to prepare its students to meet the challenges of the modern workforce and higher education while maintaining the values and community-focused atmosphere characteristic of rural Wisconsin.

300

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westby High
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
280 (93.3 %)
Two or More
10 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.7 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Westby Area School District
Phone:	(608)634-3101
Website:	http://www.westby.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 79

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 79