West High School
1700 Hillcrest Dr, Anchorage, Alaska | (907) 742-2500
(907) 742-2500
#9,630 in National Rankings
Overall Score 45.45/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,763
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Overview of West High School
West High School is ranked 30th within Alaska. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at West High School is 19%. The total minority enrollment is 66%, and 40% of students are economically disadvantaged. West High School is 1 of 21 high schools in the Anchorage School District.
West High School 2024 Rankings
West High School is ranked #9,630 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
19%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
15%Mathematics Proficiency
21%Reading Proficiency
26%Science Proficiency
38%Graduation Rate
88%
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How West High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 64 schools ranked in Alaska.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #7,531 | #21 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #8,327 | #29 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #10,085 (tie) | #37 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #13,995 (tie) | #51 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #12,509 (tie) | #34 |
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Students/Teachers at West High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,763
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
66.3%
Minority Enrollment
66.3%
Minority Enrollment
33.7%
White
14.9%
Hispanic
13.1%
Two or More Races
11.9%
Asian
10.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
9.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
6.2%
Black
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
40%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
36%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
4%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
83
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Test Scores at West High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
16.8/100
Subject Proficiency:
Alaska administered the Alaska System of Academic Readiness and the Alaska Science Assessment to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
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26
20
26
39
30
38
51
40
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Alaska System of Academic Readiness and the Alaska Science Assessment
42.9%
Alaska System of Academic Readiness and the Alaska Science Assessment Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Somewhat Below Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
16.3%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
49.2%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-0.5%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
59.6%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
19%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
15%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
76%
Exam Pass Rate
72%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
7%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
7%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
97%
Exam Pass Rate
82%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
88% (around state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
Yes
Eligible for Title I Funding
No
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
21
Total Students
15,383
College Readiness (district average)
9.5
Proficient in Reading (district average)
39%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
26%
Proficient in Science (district average)
51%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
1700 Hillcrest Dr
Anchorage, Alaska 99517
#9,630 in National Rankings
#30 in Alaska High Schools
Nearby Schools
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, Alaska 99504
Ranked School
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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