Westwood High School

Westwood High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
300 S Westwood Dr,  Ishpeming, MI
NICE Community Schools
3.8
2.3
391 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. David Boase
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
17
Math
13
English
19
Reading
18
Science
17
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
92.8%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic
1.8%
Native American
1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#22 Best Magnet HS in Michigan
Source: Niche

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.
Northern Michigan University 75 Students
Michigan State University 39 Students
Ferris State University 39 Students
Michigan Technological University 37 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 30 Students
Central Michigan University 29 Students
Grand Valley State University 20 Students
Western Michigan University 15 Students
Eastern Michigan University 11 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Business 10 Students
Biology 10 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Dental Hygiene 7 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Graphic Design 5 Students
Chemical Engineering 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 70 Reviews
1.0 Parent
5/28/2023
If any student in your child's grade participates in a prank, you child will also be punished. This school feels a one-size-fits-all is appropriate.
4.0 Senior
2/28/2018
I liked how committed the art teacher, Mrs. Lange, was to her arts program and never let anyone try to shut it down for more money to spent elsewhere in the school. I wish however, that we had a better theater program, just for lack of interest in it because no one really knows about it within our community.
5.0 Junior
8/30/2017
I am a junior at WHS and it has been a good experience. I'm glad I got to be a part of the NICE Community School District. I would highly recommend it to others coming to town looking for a new district to join. Academics are viewed above sports and that's something I really admire. High school is a place to learn before you can be an all star athlete. That is one reason I really like WHS.
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2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 other
5/27/2023
If you child is not involved in a school prank they will still be punished as administration feels this is appropriate as those who make the right decision will have to deal with this in the future (that's right they will get punished and the school doesn't feel they should apologize to those studen...
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1.0 other
4/16/2023
School is funded well but most of the students have drug addictions or hide and vape in the bathroom, have heard and experienced first hand lots of stories of student body screaming slurs at other teams during sporting events. Just not overall a very good environment to put kids into.
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5.0 other
9/24/2013
Excellent school environment. The dress cues is strict but that's okay. They don't tolerate any messing around. There is a wide variety of classes to choose from that aren't offered at other nearby schools (Law class was one a few years ago). I felt very prepared for college and couldn't have asked...
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