Very Good
#805 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 25% in state
West Senior High
High School · Traverse City Area Public Schools · Traverse City, MI
A Traverse City Area Public Schools high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5376 N LONG LAKE RD, Traverse City, MI 49685
- Math 51% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Senior High score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 59% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,639
Median home value
$309,200
Median rent
$1,338/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49685; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Edcreekside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| The Greenspire SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| The Greenspire High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| North Ednew HorizonsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Traverse City Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #6 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Senior High is listed in Traverse City Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Senior High
West Senior High is a public high school in Traverse City, MI, part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, serving approximately 1,471 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #805 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Senior High
What grades does West Senior High serve?
West Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Senior High?
West Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Senior High is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Senior High rank in MI?
West Senior High ranks #805 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is West Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
West Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Senior High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is West Senior High a charter school?
No, West Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Senior High a Title I school?
No, West Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Senior High?
29.8% of students at West Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (231) 933-7502
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49685)
- 21,297
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49685; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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