Normal Community West High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Normal, Illinois 61761 · McLean County USD 5
#203 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#9646 of 16,910 nationally
About Normal Community West High School
Normal Community West High School is a public high located in Normal, in the McLean County USD 5 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,590 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 203rd of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,590.
There are 17 schools in Normal; Normal Community West High School ranks 11th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Normal Community West High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Normal Community West High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Parkside Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students · 1.2 km away
Parkside Elementary School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students · 1.4 km away
University High School
Normal · Public high · Grades 9–12
624 students · 2.4 km away
Fairview Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students · 2.5 km away
Oakdale Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 2.6 km away
Kingsley Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students · 2.7 km away
Thomas Metcalf School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students · 2.9 km away
YBMC Charter Sch
Normal · Charter high · Grades 11–12
16 students · 3.0 km away
Eugene Field School
Normal · Public high · Grades 12–12
0 students · 3.8 km away
Glenn Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Juarez Community Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,585 students
Central High School
Burilngton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,575 students
Senn High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,571 students
Geneva Community High School
Geneva · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,635 students
Peoria High School
Peoria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,541 students
Kennedy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,647 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Normal Community West High School a good school?
Normal Community West High School has a Success Index (US) of 45.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #203 of 691 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Normal Community West High School rank in Illinois?
Normal Community West High School ranks #203 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #9646 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Normal Community West High School?
Normal Community West High School had 1,590 students in 2025.
Is Normal Community West High School a elementary school or a high school?
Normal Community West High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Normal Community West High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Normal Community West High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.