Below Average
#1702 of 2,105 schools in WI
West High
High School · Oshkosh Area School District · Oshkosh, WI
An Oshkosh Area School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
375 N Eagle St, Oshkosh, WI 54902
- Math 41% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West High score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 47% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,685/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oshkosh), 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
$64,548
Median home value
$163,900
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54902; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Wyldewood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| North HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,262 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 471 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oshkosh Area School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #16 of 21
- District spending per student
- $15,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West High is listed in Oshkosh Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West High
West High is a public high school in Oshkosh, WI, part of Oshkosh Area School District, serving approximately 1,669 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,702 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% 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 1,669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West High?
The student-teacher ratio at West High is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West High rank in WI?
West High ranks #1,702 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is West High's MySchoolScout rating?
West High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% 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?
31.3% 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
- 1,669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (920) 424-4090
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 54902)
- 21,982
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 54902; 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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