Western High School

Western High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1400 S Dearing Rd,  Parma, MI
Western School District
3.7
2.9
799 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jared Vickers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
21
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
98.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
272:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
White
83.4%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic
5.6%
Black
3.2%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 363 Students
Grand Valley State University 252 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 239 Students
Jackson College 222 Students
Western Michigan University 218 Students
Central Michigan University 202 Students
Spring Arbor University 163 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 145 Students
Ferris State University 131 Students
Eastern Michigan University 123 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 98 Students
Nursing 83 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Biology 70 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Education 37 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 28 Students
Physical Therapy 26 Students
Accounting 25 Students
Pre-Law Studies 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 276 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/31/2025
Overall, my experience going to school at Western has been nothing perfect. I like that the staff is very kind and they clearly care about their jobs and student's success. I would like to see more acceptance for diversity in the district.
3.0 Alum
1/5/2025
I went to this school for 7 years and I only saw 1 fight break out. The food was ok but a little expensive and the classrooms were fine. Most teachers were cool but some thought they were a level above their students. I never paid attention to how well we did sports-wise, but I do know the marching band was very fun. Overall I think I had it pretty good there.
4.0 Senior
10/10/2024
I really enjoyed my time at Western High School and the opportunities I have gotten by attending. My favorite part was the sporting events and the dances that my high school had. Seeing everyone get together to celebrate something was truly special. I did dislike the preparation for college admissions and did not feel ready or organized for applying for scholarships and colleges.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 9 Reviews
2.0 other
10/22/2020
All in all, Western is all about what your last name is, who you know in the district, and how far your reputation can get you.Academics: The curriculum does not prepare students for university-level education after graduation. The AP courses slightly do, but there are limited spots in the classes a...
2.0 parent
12/31/2017
Western is not the place to send a with special needs child. I have done everything in my control getting my child help outside of the school. The therapist gave me all numbers and contact information to give to the school to get my child help, for some reason they continue to not use the resource g...
5.0 parent
11/6/2017
Since enrolling my child in this school, they have flourished. They have teachers, counselors and coaches who check in with my child to see if they need help and to make sure they are okay. My child is not only excelling in academics but excelling socially. My child has been in 5 different schools d...
1.0 parent
8/22/2017
Awful school. Don't send your daughters or special needs children there

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Western High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Parma, MI and is served by the Western School District in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 799 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Western High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Western Middle School, Trinity Lutheran School, Bean Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Parma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Western High School.

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