West Platte High School

West Platte High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
935 Washington St,  Weston, MO
West Platte County R-II School District
3.8
4.1
218 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brock Dover
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
590
Verbal
640
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
87.2%
State Average
13.9%
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
298:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
85%
Two or more races
7.3%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
1.5%

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.
Northwest Missouri State University 85 Students
University of Missouri 74 Students
Missouri Western State University 60 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 43 Students
Missouri State University 41 Students
University of Central Missouri 41 Students
Kansas State University 40 Students
The University of Kansas 34 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 24 Students
Truman State University 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 23 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Elementary Education 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6 Students
Chemistry 6 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 6 Students
Aerospace Engineering 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 71 Reviews
1.0 Parent
7/31/2024
I am not only an alum but also a parent of two students currently in the high school. I can not urge you enough to seek your child's education elsewhere. The amount of favoritism that is happening in West Platte is disgusting. This is an issue that is not only happening with the teachers but the administration as well. Another issue is bullying. The zero tolerance rules only apply to certain kids and reporting it does nothing. I truly feel bad for the handful of teachers there that actually care about the kids and education as they have been let down so many times by the joke that is the administration and school board.
4.0 Junior
1/5/2021
West Platte is rich with resources and opportunity. The largest problem that the school has are its policies and their enforcement. For example, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, students are not allowed to congregate in the halls nor anywhere else on school property. However, this rule is rarely enforced. Aside from this, the school is very good and attending has been one of the best experiences of my life.
4.0 Alum
7/13/2020
The education is very good here. Due to it's smaller size, students get a lot of one on one with their teachers. The teachers know everyone personally and learn how they can cater to you as a student.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/17/2015
In many way West Platte is truly idyllic. Small class sizes mean teachers know their students well. It also means students have the opportunity to participate in as many different activities as they wish. New technology upgrades have given a large bandwidth, 1:1 personal devices, high-tech classes/a...
5.0 parent
11/30/2014
Evaluating a school is a difficult thing to do without perspective. My parents have both been teachers and I did not attend West Platte. I think West Platte provides a very unique environment for my children. Their is certainly a history of educational success and West Platte also provides an elemen...
5.0 parent
6/23/2014
Epitomizes the small town ethic of the entire community supporting the school system. Most families have 3 or more generations with personal experience in West Platte Schools. To see the entire town show up for Friday night football games in the fall or fill the performing arts center for the elemen...
5.0 parent
6/22/2014
I am a 2001 graduate of West Platte High. I attended this school from 1st-12th grade and loved every minute of it! West Platte is a school with a great teacher - student ratio. The teachers are fantastic. Not only do they have superior teaching skills, they also genuinely care about their students....

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West Platte High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Weston, MO and is served by the West Platte County R-II School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 218 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64.5% are proficient in reading. West Platte High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Acellus Academy, Carol Baptist Home School, Faith Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Weston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Platte High School.

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