West High

West High

Public High School | Grade 7-12
241 N 300 W,  Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake School District
3.8
3.2
2,703 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
113
Full Time Teachers
113
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
670
Verbal
680
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
73.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5%
State Average
39.6%
Science
8.7%
State Average
30.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
344:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Hispanic
45.8%
White
28%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.1%
Two or more races
5%
Black
4.8%
Native American
1.3%

School Rankings

#1 Most Diverse Public HS in Utah
#4 Best College Prep Public HS in Utah
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.
University of Utah 1,036 Students
Salt Lake Community College 391 Students
Utah State University 366 Students
Utah Valley University 336 Students
Weber State University 273 Students
Westminster University - Utah 258 Students
University of Washington 232 Students
Southern Utah University 207 Students
Utah Tech University 199 Students
University of Oregon 187 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 159 Students
Business 150 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 122 Students
Biology 96 Students
Computer Science 80 Students
Nursing 74 Students
Political Science and Government 63 Students
Pre-Law Studies 57 Students
Engineering 53 Students
Architecture 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 444 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/8/2024
For me I was here at West Hight all 4 years I also had family that came to West as well. I would say it is good school for education and for sports but most importantly the environment is good too. The staff and People and very helpful especially for me right now because It's my senior year I have the best support system here at school. The thing that I would say that was the worst is some of the teachers that I had over the 4 years here at west but overall, everything was great. To be honest as of right now I have nothing that I would want to see change I think there can be improvement in more people joining clubs and sports.
4.0 Senior
8/4/2024
My overall experience at West High School was pretty good. I feel safe going to school, our principl is very proactive by removing threats. But the adminstration does lack, they don't ever fully explain to you what is going on or that big picture.
4.0 Senior
4/1/2024
Some teachers are hit or miss, but I feel safe and have made good friends. There is a security team and they are nice. The classes are easy as long as you do the work.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/21/2024
There is no policy that will make students go to class in place. My daughter learned early on how easy it is to sluff... Yes we had discussions... but kids are sluffing and walking around the school during class and nothing is being done about it. My daughter has been in trouble because of the teach...
5.0 parent
6/21/2022
Hi! I have four children and my youngest has been attending West High School since her freshman year. I highly recommend West. My older children went to Brighton High School. While Brighton was a good school, I much prefer West. West has a diversity of students from different backgrounds. I have fou...
1.0 parent
5/31/2022
This school is a joke, no communication, short notice for seniors, no notice of changes to ib , ib seniors where expected to do 80hrs community service told was waved because of covid informed may of senior year required again had to drop ib , teachers don’t put in any grades until week of grades ar...
1.0 parent
3/20/2020
This is the oldest school in the state, but has fallen to be the worst. It is a real jungle.

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West High is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Salt Lake City, UT and is served by the Salt Lake School District in Utah. The school has a total enrollment of 2,703 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. West High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $540,971. Discover additional schools in the area, like Salt Lake Virtual School, Innovations High School, Bountiful High School, and more. Learn more about what Salt Lake City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West High.

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