West High School is a public high school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 1,763 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 11th out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
West High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 33.75% White, 6.18% African American, 14.86% Hispanic, 11.85% Asian, 9.36% Native American, 10.89% Pacific Islander, and 13.1% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the Anchorage School District and the state averages. For example, only 29.93% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ASA/Science, compared to 34.91% for the Anchorage School District and 32.95% for the state. Additionally, West High School has a relatively high percentage of students (39.65%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to some nearby schools like Steller Secondary School.
West High School's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 46th out of 62 Alaska high schools in the 2022-2023 school year (1 star) to 36th out of 62 in the 2021-2022 school year (2 stars). The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with female students performing better than male students. When compared to nearby schools, West High School generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and rankings. For instance, Steller Secondary School, located just 0.82 miles away, consistently ranks among the top 5 high schools in Alaska and has significantly higher academic achievement across various subjects and grade levels.
West High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Campbell STEM ElementaryElementary : Denali Montessori ElementaryElementary : Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary SchoolElementary : Government Hill ElementaryElementary : Inlet View ElementaryElementary : Lake Hood ElementaryElementary : North Star ElementaryElementary : Northwood ABCElementary : Turnagain ElementaryElementary : Willow Crest ElementaryMiddle : Central Middle School of ScienceMiddle : Romig Middle School
Anchorage School District
West High School ranks 46th of 62 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.
Students at West High School are 34% White, 15% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 12% Asian, 11% Pacific Islander, 9% American Indian, 6% African American.
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,763 students attended West High School.