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
73%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A-
B+
B-
B+
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.58
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Reading Proficiency
81%
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Math Proficiency
73%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
91
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Full Time Teachers
91
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1320
Math
670
Verbal
660
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Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
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Number of AP Courses
25
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AP Pass Rate
80.5%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
High
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Boys Athletic Participation
High
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
281:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51%
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Female
49%
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White
61.7%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
16.5%
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Black
11.2%
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Two or more races
6.8%
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Hispanic
3.7%
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Native American
<1%
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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
329 Students
Washington University in St. Louis
214 Students
Saint Louis University
208 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis
145 Students
Missouri State University
125 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis
119 Students
Truman State University
113 Students
Purdue University
104 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
102 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City
101 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
168 Students
Psychology
101 Students
Biology
101 Students
Computer Science
92 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
79 Students
Nursing
58 Students
Political Science and Government
56 Students
Marketing
53 Students
Pre-Law Studies
50 Students
Accounting
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.
11/16/2024
These four years were some of the worst of my life. I was repeatedly and unfairly disciplined as a special needs student, and with some exceptions, most teachers and administrators do not care. If your special needs student is set to attend this school, enroll in a private school.
5/14/2024
More freedom for the lower-class men would be nice, like more phone freedom. Also have longer school time than other schools.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,393 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% 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 3.58, 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 $691,870. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marquette Sr. High School, Westminster Christian Academy, Academy Of Saint Louis, and more. Learn more about what Ballwin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Parkway West High School.