#8 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#984 of 16,910 nationally
About West High
West High is a public high located in Ballwin, in the Parkway C-2 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,417 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 8th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,417.
There are 12 schools in Ballwin; West High ranks 1st of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
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 West High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Early Childhood
Chesterfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
342 students · 246 m away
West Middle
Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students · 870 m away
Henry Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students · 1.9 km away
Claymont Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students · 2.0 km away
South Middle
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students · 2.7 km away
Highcroft Ridge Elem.
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students · 2.8 km away
Pierremont Elem.
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students · 3.6 km away
Kehrs Mill Elem.
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
555 students · 3.7 km away
Ballwin Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students · 3.7 km away
Shenandoah Valley Elem.
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
William Chrisman High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,417 students
Poplar Bluff High
Poplar Bluff · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,416 students
Central High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,428 students
North Point High School
Wentzville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,433 students
Rolla Sr. High
Rolla · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,398 students
Platte County High
Platte City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,397 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West High a good school?
West High has a Success Index (US) of 82.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #8 of 497 in Missouri. 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 West High rank in Missouri?
West High ranks #8 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #984 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West High?
West High had 1,417 students in 2025.
Is West High a elementary school or a high school?
West High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.