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Westfield Area High

High School · Westfield School District · Westfield, WI

A high school in Westfield, WI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

N7046 County Road M, Westfield, WI 53964

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2021)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation10.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$13,135
Chronic Absenteeism24.8%

Students at Westfield Area High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 40% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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

43.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Westfield Area 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average261/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$69,112

Median home value

$213,000

Median rent

$788/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53964; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Westfield School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$13,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Westfield Area High is listed in Westfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westfield Area High

Westfield Area High is a public high school in Westfield, WI, part of Westfield School District, serving approximately 290 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,425 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westfield Area High

What grades does Westfield Area High serve?

Westfield Area High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Westfield Area High?

Westfield Area High has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Area High?

The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Area High is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westfield Area High rank in WI?

Westfield Area High ranks #1,425 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Westfield Area High's MySchoolScout rating?

Westfield Area High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Westfield Area High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westfield Area High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Westfield Area High a charter school?

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

Is Westfield Area High a Title I school?

No, Westfield Area High is not currently a Title I school.

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

43.8% of students at Westfield Area 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
290
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Marquette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.8%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 53964)
3,475
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
43.3
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 53964; 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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