West High School

West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1200 W Wausau Ave,  Wausau, WI
Wausau School District
4.1
4.5
1,446 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeb Steckbauer
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
100
Full Time Teachers
100
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
86.2%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
311:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
64.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
21.7%
Hispanic
7.4%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 104 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 74 Students
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 67 Students
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 66 Students
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 46 Students
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh 45 Students
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 42 Students
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 31 Students
Northcentral Technical College 27 Students
Marquette University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 41 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Business 26 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Chemistry 14 Students
Political Science and Government 13 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 13 Students
Finance 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 143 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/25/2020
All of the teachers I have worked with have been great. I haven't had any problems in my four years. Overall a great school and my friends have said the same thing.
5.0 Senior
10/31/2018
Wausau West High School is all about academic integrity and diversity through a flex-mod schedule. The school strives students to pursue higher education after their 4 years in high school.
5.0 Senior
12/21/2017
I have truly enjoyed the last few years here. The social studies and math departments at west are full of wonderfully supportive and dedicated teachers especially, although there is at least 2 or 3 teachers in all the departments that I don't believe I'll ever forget. They have left such an impact on my life and I'll never forget the time I've had here.
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4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 student
2/5/2014
I enjoyed my years at West. The teachers were great, I really liked my counselor and I participated in the music programs and I LOVED IT! The diversity at the school is ok. If you weren't asian then you were white it seemed. That's just the demographics of Wausau but it is starting to get a little m...
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5.0 student
11/8/2013
Any and all teachers and counselors here are willing to help and definitley go the extra mile to see you succeed. I absolutley loved West overall. The friendships and experiences are some of the best things that have happened in my life. Both of my siblings have attended and one is currently attendi...
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