Birchview School vs Westwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchview School
Ishpeming · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
233 students
Westwood High School
Ishpeming · Public high · Grades 8–12
383 students
| Measure | Birchview School Ishpeming, Michigan | Westwood High School Ishpeming, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,581 | #136 of 591 |
| National rank | #21703 of 50,301 | #5053 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 233 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Ishpeming | Ishpeming |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 54.9).
- •Birchview School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Westwood High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Westwood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 49.8%).
- •Birchview School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.4).
- •Westwood High School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 233.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birchview School better than Westwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood High School ranks higher (63.0 vs 54.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Birchview School and Westwood High School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Ishpeming and Ishpeming in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchview School: 233. Westwood High School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchview School and Westwood High School rank in Michigan?
Birchview School is 586th of 1,581 and Westwood High School is 136th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).