Westwood High School

Westwood High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
300 S Westwood Dr,  Ishpeming, MI
NICE Community Schools
3.8
2.3
403 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. David Boase
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
92.8%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic
1.8%
Native American
1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#22 Best Magnet HS in Michigan
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.
Northern Michigan University 80 Students
Michigan State University 41 Students
Ferris State University 39 Students
Michigan Technological University 38 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 34 Students
Central Michigan University 30 Students
Grand Valley State University 20 Students
Western Michigan University 16 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 13 Students
Eastern Michigan University 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Biology 10 Students
Business 9 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Accounting 8 Students
Dental Hygiene 7 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Graphic Design 6 Students
Chemical Engineering 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 70 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/29/2023
Overall, being a student at Westwood High School has been great. I have had great teachers that are passionate about what they teach and keep us safe. The other staff there are also great and help out more than I can fathom.
1.0 Parent
5/28/2023
If any student in your child's grade participates in a prank, you child will also be punished. This school feels a one-size-fits-all is appropriate.
5.0 Alum
6/8/2020
Whilst attending Westwood High School, I had an overall great experience. The teachers taught well and many were very supportive in their students decisions and lives. There were a lot of activities for students could be involved in such as sports and clubs. There are many ways that the school helps students be involved within the community as well. I would recommend this public school to parents who have children and live in the area.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 other
5/27/2023
If you child is not involved in a school prank they will still be punished as administration feels this is appropriate as those who make the right decision will have to deal with this in the future (that's right they will get punished and the school doesn't feel they should apologize to those studen...
1.0 other
4/16/2023
School is funded well but most of the students have drug addictions or hide and vape in the bathroom, have heard and experienced first hand lots of stories of student body screaming slurs at other teams during sporting events. Just not overall a very good environment to put kids into.
5.0 other
9/24/2013
Excellent school environment. The dress cues is strict but that's okay. They don't tolerate any messing around. There is a wide variety of classes to choose from that aren't offered at other nearby schools (Law class was one a few years ago). I felt very prepared for college and couldn't have asked...

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Westwood High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Ishpeming, MI, in the West Ishpeming neighborhood, and is served by the NICE Community Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 403 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Westwood High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1060. The average home value in this area is $176,306. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ishpeming High School, Aspen Ridge School, Ishpeming Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Ishpeming has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westwood High School.

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