West High School
- Public
- ANCHORAGE, AK
Public School
West High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- ANCHORAGE, AK
- Rating 3.82 out of 5 335 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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West High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
27%
Percent Proficient - Math
21%
Average Graduation Rate
88%
Average SAT
1270
238 responses
Average ACT
29
94 responses
AP Enrollment
12%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$119,306
National
$75,149Median Rent
$1,653
National
$1,268Median Home Value
$415,939
National
$281,900Culture & Safety
Poll
82%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 34 responsesPoll
79%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 34 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,763
Free or Reduced Lunch
40%
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 38 responses82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 38 responses82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 38 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.6%
62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 50 responses78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 50 responses76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 50 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$16,238 / year
National
$12,23984%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 51 responses45%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 51 responses67%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 51 responsesSimilar Schools
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West High School Reviews
Rating 3.82 out of 5 335 reviews
I used to go to a highschool in Idaho and I transferred to West my Sophomore year, so far it has been AMAZING. I've never been in a place with this much diversity (ranked #3 in America), and I think it's amazing how all cultures are celebrated and shared. I finally feel acceptance here, in the town I grew up in, it was not okay to be gay, I was shamed for it since I came out and now I am so glad to be here, a place where I can finally be myself. I love West so much, and of course it has its cons, but the pros outweigh those by A LOT.
I have enjoyed my experience at West Anchorage High School so far. There are many higher level class opportunities as many AP and IB courses are offered. The IB diploma program also provides students with opportunities to pursue education at top universities after high school. Some of the teaching and counseling staff are unfriendly and I have had several bad encounters with the tech. workers at our school.
West Anchorage High School is well connected with each other. Former graduates are still connected to the school and the teachers still communicate with them. Many of the teachers are vibrant and care about what they teach and believe in it. Teachers also want what’s best for the students too.