West High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Madison, Wisconsin 53726 · Madison Metropolitan School District
#45 of 446 high schools in Wisconsin
#5028 of 16,910 nationally
About West High
West High is a public high located in Madison, in the Madison Metropolitan School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,222 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 45th of 446 ranked high schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,222.
There are 48 schools in Madison; West High ranks 12th of 46 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
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
- 2,222
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- 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).
Randall Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
320 students · 789 m away
Shorewood Hills Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students · 1.7 km away
Midvale Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
372 students · 2.3 km away
Van Hise Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students · 2.5 km away
Hamilton Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students · 2.6 km away
Thoreau Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students · 2.8 km away
James Wright Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
245 students · 3.1 km away
Cherokee Heights Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students · 3.5 km away
Franklin Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
308 students · 3.5 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
Oak Creek High
Oak Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,220 students
Preble High
Green Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,149 students
Middleton High
Middleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,303 students
Neenah High
Neenah · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,013 students
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,004 students
Bay Port High
Green Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West High a good school?
West High has a Success Index (US) of 63.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #45 of 446 in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin?
West High ranks #45 of 446 high schools in Wisconsin and #5028 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West High?
West High had 2,222 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.