West High School
- Public
- ANCHORAGE, AK
Public School
West High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- ANCHORAGE, AK
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 331 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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West High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
27%
Percent Proficient - Math
32%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1270
237 responses
Average ACT
29
96 responses
AP Enrollment
12%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$119,306
National
$75,149Median Rent
$1,653
National
$1,268Median Home Value
$415,939
National
$281,900Culture & Safety
Poll
82%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 33 responsesPoll
79%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 33 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,784
Free or Reduced Lunch
46%
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 37 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 37 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 37 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.6%
61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 49 responses78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 49 responses76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 49 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$16,238 / year
National
$12,23984%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 50 responses44%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 50 responses66%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 50 responsesSimilar Schools
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West High School Reviews
Rating 3.81 out of 5 331 reviews
One of the best experiences I've had with West are their big assemblies. Before every dance or large event West puts on an assembly where various clubs and classes participate. We also have a spirit week where we dress up the week of the assembly. Another experience I enjoyed was going to Chicago with West Choir my sophomore year of high school. There we won the whole competition with straight 100's and also went sightseeing almost everyday. An experience I'm not so fond of at West was when a fight broke out requiring students to stay locked in classrooms until it was safe to leave. Teachers and staff had to get involved and the school was dismissed early. Although we have taken precautions since to prevent that from happening in the future, it was quite terrifying in the moment.
Great culture, from the student body to the teachers to the sports teams. There's a different type of person everywhere, so it's easy to find your people. If you apply yourself, there are some great opportunities for rigorous classes and materials.
West High School is a large school in Anchorage, and known to be one of the most diverse in the nation. The academics are pretty good, not great but there’s many class options as well as the AP and IB program. The biggest issue is that the opportunities at West are pretty obviously divided, as the majority of higher level classes are made up of white kids, as these classes are not as readily available or advertised to students of color.