West High School

West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1008 Jerry Mashek Dr,  West, TX
West Independent School District
3.9
3.2
395 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Don Snook
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
22
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
18.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
19%
State Average
17%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
430:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
White
78.2%
Hispanic
18.2%
Black
2.5%
Two or more races
1%
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School Rankings

#50 Best Magnet HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
McLennan Community College 132 Students
Texas A&M University 102 Students
Tarleton State University 78 Students
Baylor University 59 Students
Texas State University 57 Students
University of Texas - Austin 51 Students
Texas Tech University 51 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 42 Students
Abilene Christian University 31 Students
Texas State Technical College 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 34 Students
Business 30 Students
Biology 17 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Accounting 14 Students
Education 13 Students
Marketing 12 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 10 Students
Architecture 8 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 70 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/23/2023
I think this school is pretty high tier compared to most in the area. The only bad part would be the diversity of ethnicity around here. There is majority white which isn't a bad thing but there could most definitely be a mix up of color within the community here. I hope one day more diversity steps up around here but for now I think that it will continue to stay majority Caucasian. Overall the schooling is pretty good and the spirits are very high.
5.0 Senior
1/8/2019
Since the rebuilding of our new high school, it has been different to get used to the change. But we are a tight-knit community so we all knew that we were there for each other.
5.0 NicheUser
4/2/2016
very secure considering the events that happened in 2013
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/5/2022
Moving to West was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Our son loves West High School and the welcoming atmosphere he received when moving here. His teachers go above and beyond to make sure he understands the what he is learning and will meet with him whenever he has time to work with him wh...
1.0 parent
9/1/2019
Horrible school. Don’t believe the hype just because this school has a new building. It’s NOT all it’s talked up to be. The teachers are very unknowledgeable of the subjects they teach and fail terribly at parent communication. We moved our son to Connally HS and he LOVES it. I highly suggest agains...
3.0 parent
10/17/2018
Fair to Good, but not excellent. Poor educator-parent support or interaction. Poor teacher-parent feedback. Glad my daughter graduated and has moved on to college.
4.0 parent
2/10/2013
My 5 children received their entire K thru 12 education from the West School District and they were very well prepared for college. They have all since graduated from various colleges and are working as successful professionals in their chosen careers. As a parent, you can't ask much more from a sch...

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