On a typical afternoon at West High School, some students may build robots, while others discuss poetry, and others prepare a meal. Extra-curricular opportunities ranging from theater, to drawing, to physics, to Yarniacs, and beyond provide unique experiences for the students of West High.
For Juniors and Seniors, some will spend their day with Freshmen whom they are mentoring through the school’s Link Crew program. Students at all grade levels will spend some time in Academic Lab, where they have the opportunity to make up missed work or tests and meet with teachers for individual help.
At certain times of the school week, some students might not even be on campus. The school’s Spark program provides students with immersion-based learning experiences through partnerships with local businesses and community service organizations.
Through these programs, West High strives to fulfill its mission to foster lifelong learning and good citizenship by developing critical thinking, altruism, and responsibility.
These efforts continue beyond high school, with West’s A+ program. This state-funded program awards scholarships to eligible students who go on to attend a community college, vocational, or technical school.
Each of West’s 1,400 students can benefit from these potentially life-changing educational and extra-curricular experiences. These above-par programs have earned West High School an A+ rating from Niche, and a ranking in the top 5 public high schools in the state of Missouri.
Parkway West High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
14653 Clayton Rd,
Ballwin, MO
Parkway School District
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Jeremy E Mitchell
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A-
B
B-
B+
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
80.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
281:1
Student Diversity
Male
51%
Female
49%
White
66.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.9%
Black
10.8%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic
3.8%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Missouri
308 Students
Saint Louis University
197 Students
Washington University in St. Louis
194 Students
Missouri State University
132 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis
129 Students
Truman State University
119 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis
117 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City
96 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology
96 Students
Purdue University
95 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
162 Students
Computer Science
90 Students
Psychology
88 Students
Biology
86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
77 Students
Nursing
56 Students
Marketing
49 Students
Political Science and Government
49 Students
Pre-Law Studies
44 Students
Engineering
41 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/4/2024
I think it has great foundations however we need better funding for the music department as well as the pool for swim and waterpolo. Our football has a lot of money and we spent a lot on the art wing when we were promised a new pool years ago.
2/24/2024
Great swim program-excellent honors math and science programs. There was a lot of parent involvement in both.
11/3/2023
It's a pretty chill school. The safety issue isn't on the school, but there have been a few threats in the past two years. The education is great!
GreatSchools Reviews
9/22/2025
This district and this high school are behind other districts in this area in that the honors courses are less engaging, children with special education needs are not well served and IEPs are not followed. If you are looking to buy a home in this area and you have children who could go to public sch...
2/2/2024
My son is high function autisic. Since moving to parkway west he has been shown immense support. I'm grateful for the resources this school has to offer.
11/4/2022
Two of our children graduated from West High. One was very motivated and excelled and the other had many learning challenges. Both were treated with respect and had teachers that were well loved by the students. Their AP courses are great for the gifted students but I'd also like to mention that the...
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Parkway West High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ballwin, MO, in the Chesterfield neighborhood, and is served by the Parkway School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 1,393 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Parkway West High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $420,973. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marquette Sr. High School, Westminster Christian Academy, Al-Salam Day School, and more. Learn more about what Ballwin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Parkway West High School.