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#1342 of 2,105 schools in WI
West Salem High
High School · West Salem School District · West Salem, WI
A high school in West Salem, WI where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
490 N Mark St, West Salem, WI 54669
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Salem High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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
19.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Salem 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,244/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Salem), 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
$100,214
Median home value
$288,600
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulee Region Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Bangor Middle/highEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 4.8 mi | 347 | 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.
West Salem School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,469NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Salem High is listed in West Salem School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Salem High
West Salem High is a public high school in West Salem, WI, part of West Salem School District, serving approximately 606 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,342 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Salem High
What grades does West Salem High serve?
West Salem High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Salem High?
West Salem High has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Salem High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Salem High is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Salem High rank in WI?
West Salem High ranks #1,342 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is West Salem High's MySchoolScout rating?
West Salem High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Salem High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Salem High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is West Salem High a charter school?
No, West Salem High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Salem High a Title I school?
No, West Salem High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Salem High?
19.6% of students at West Salem 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
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- La Crosse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (608) 786-1220
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 54669)
- 8,227
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 54669; 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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