West High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waukesha, Wisconsin 53189 · Waukesha School District
#96 of 446 high schools in Wisconsin
#6853 of 16,910 nationally
About West High
West High is a public high located in Waukesha, in the Waukesha School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,167 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 96th of 446 ranked high schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,167.
There are 24 schools in Waukesha; West High ranks 13th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
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
- 1,167
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- 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).
Rose Glen Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 1.4 km away
Prairie Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students · 3.0 km away
Bethesda Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students · 4.0 km away
Mill Creek Academy
Waukesha · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
324 students · 4.4 km away
Waukesha STEM Academy
Waukesha · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
580 students · 5.0 km away
South High
Waukesha · Public high · Grades 9–12
833 students · 5.2 km away
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions
Waukesha · Charter high · Grades 9–12
112 students · 5.3 km away
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Waukesha · Charter high · Grades 9–12
144 students · 5.3 km away
Lowell Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students · 5.4 km away
North High
Waukesha · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
Pulaski High
Pulaski · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
Monona Grove High
Monona · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students
Marshfield High
Marshfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,181 students
Greenfield High
Greenfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,140 students
De Forest High
DeForest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,137 students
Nathan Hale High
West Allis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,134 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West High a good school?
West High has a Success Index (US) of 55.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #96 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 #96 of 446 high schools in Wisconsin and #6853 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West High?
West High had 1,167 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.