West Central High School

West Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1514 US Route 34,  Biggsville, IL
West Central Community Unit School District No. 235
3.0
3.0
199 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John Schneider
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
29
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
226:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
94%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic
2%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Western Illinois University 41 Students
Southeastern Community College - Iowa 34 Students
University of Iowa 19 Students
Bradley University 18 Students
Carl Sandburg College 15 Students
Monmouth College 14 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 10 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 7 Students
Black Hawk College 7 Students
Knox College 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 14 Students
Business 9 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Pre-Law Studies 6 Students
Radiologic Technician 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 5 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 5 Students
Arts 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 23 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
9/27/2016
Besides the below average education that I've been given at this school I have had some fond memories. The teaching staff might not be that great but the people such as students/cooks/librarians they all help to make this school a better place. Athletics for me is probably the best thing. We have a strong Woman's athletic program and we get a lot of support from the school and the community.
2.0 NicheUser
9/27/2016
Well here we have no honors classes so advanced kids are taking easy classes there senior year which looks bad on a college transcript but we aren't given the oppurtunity to better ourselves.
3.0 NicheUser
3/16/2014
I went to the same school my whole life so I always felt at home, but high school was very unwelcoming. A few teachers and friends helped to make it a great experience.
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3.0 3 Reviews
4.0 parent
2/17/2014
The leadership and staff at West Central have the best interests of the students at heart. It is a proactive district and one that I am proud my child attends.
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4.0 other
6/12/2012
Change is difficult. This consolidation has shown that it can work and be beneficial for the students. It is sad that some aren't willing to understand that when making changes it involves some trial and error. The board, administration, and faculty continue to work hard to provide a quality educati...
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1.0 parent
9/11/2010
One of the WORST schools I have ever put my children in. They demean the students. The Teachers do not allow their high school students to leave the lunch table unless they beg to go to the restroom. They are not allowed to talk during their lunch hour, now may I remind you these are High School stu...
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