West High

West High serves 1,443 students in grades 9-12 in Wausau, Wisconsin, operating as a comprehensive public high school in Marathon County. With 98 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1, providing reasonable class sizes for individual attention. The school currently ranks #1415 out of 2112 Wisconsin high schools, placing it in the 33rd percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10.

While these rankings indicate room for academic growth, West High continues to serve its diverse student body in developing essential skills for post-secondary success. West High draws students from a stable middle-class community where the median household income reaches $64,799 and home values average $173,800. About one-third of local adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the poverty rate remains relatively low at 11.1 percent, suggesting a community with modest economic resources supporting education.

As one of the larger high schools in central Wisconsin, West High plays an important role in preparing students for college and career readiness. The school operates within Wausau's small city environment, serving families throughout Marathon County's largest community with its mix of suburban neighborhoods and established residential areas.