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#1926 of 2,105 schools in WI

West High

High School · Green Bay Area Public School District · Green Bay, WI

A Green Bay Area Public School District high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

966 Shawano Ave, Green Bay, WI 54303

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2021)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation9.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$15,394
Chronic Absenteeism62.1%

Students at West High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (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 WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where West 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,810/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Green Bay), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,110

Median home value

$160,100

Median rent

$859/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

48%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
9.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·143 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Green Bay Area Catholic Edu. Inc GracePrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–90.4 mi2,003Compare →
Notre Dame De La Baie AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9private9–120.9 mi755Compare →
Green Bay Adventist Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–101.1 mi31Compare →
John Dewey Academy of LearningCharter · enrollment unverified7.06–121.4 mi161Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Green Bay Area Public School District

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#33 of 42
District spending per student
$15,394NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

West High is listed in Green Bay Area Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West High

West High is a public high school in Green Bay, WI, part of Green Bay Area Public School District, serving approximately 784 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,926 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West High

What grades does West High serve?

West High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West High?

West High has an enrollment of approximately 784 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West High?

The student-teacher ratio at West High is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West High rank in WI?

West High ranks #1,926 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is West High's MySchoolScout rating?

West High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is West High a charter school?

No, West High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West High a Title I school?

No, West High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West High?

68.4% of students at West 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
784
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Brown County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.1%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 54303)
27,694
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
34.9
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 54303; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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