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West High School

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West High School ranks 406 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

406^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 80% of Texas high schools

Summary

West High School in West, TX, is a small, highly-rated public high school serving 375 students in grades 9-12 within the West Independent School District (Isd), a district that earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the 91st percentile statewide.

West High School stands out for its exceptional graduation and dropout rates, boasting a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year—a feat unmatched by most nearby schools like La Vega High School (91.8%) and Connally High School (91.1%). The school also excels in core academic subjects, with STAAR proficiency rates in Biology (89.52%) and English I (75.73%) dramatically exceeding state averages and outperforming all neighboring schools. This strong performance is supported by a low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1, creating a personalized learning environment. However, Algebra I proficiency is a notable weakness, with only 42.19% of students proficient, well below the state average of 54.03% and lower than schools like Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School (54.35%).

While the school's Gifted and Talented program is exceptionally strong (89th percentile), its Special Education program is an area of concern (53rd percentile), suggesting a potential disparity in support. West High School has maintained a stable, high statewide ranking (79th-80th percentile) for four consecutive years, making it a reliably high-performing institution compared to more volatile schools like Bosqueville High School and Axtell High School. With moderate per-student spending of $11,184, West achieves high results with efficient resource management, positioning it alongside Hillsboro High School as a top-tier choice in the area.

375

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,297

Per pupil spending ?

27.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1008 Jerry Mashek Dr
West, TX 76691-1141

(254) 981-2050

District: West Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for West High School:

Elementary:	West Elementary
Middle:	West Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.9%

Hispanic:

19.7%

Two or more races:

1.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 75th percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (74% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Texas high schools

✓100% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 12 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg75%

Texas avg62%

406^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

85^th of 951West Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.1	406 of 2009	79.8%	★★★★☆
2025	69.8	420 of 1974	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	70.5	413 of 1990	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	71.2	403 of 1961	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	61.6	571 of 1876	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.3	455 of 1861	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	62.3	560 of 1857	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.4	417 of 1797	76.8%	★★★★☆
2017	71.0	332 of 1777	81.3%	★★★★☆
2016	67.8	449 of 1762	74.5%	★★★★☆
2015	75.7	225 of 1743	87.1%	★★★★☆
2014	64.3	536 of 1734	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.6	529 of 1652	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	43.3	1018 of 1603	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	58.4	851 of 1672	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	68.0	445 of 1568	71.6%	★★★★☆
2009	70.6	366 of 1539	76.2%	★★★★☆
2008	73.6	292 of 1510	80.7%	★★★★☆
2007	74.0	293 of 1497	80.4%	★★★★☆
2006	77.8	185 of 1430	87.1%	★★★★☆
2005	78.6	164 of 1429	88.5%	★★★★☆
2004	71.3	334 of 1427	76.6%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	55.5	539 of 1837	70.7%	★★★★☆
2019	53.6	620 of 1810	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.3	606 of 1784	66.0%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	53.4	339 of 1153	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	54.7	359 of 1278	71.9%	★★★★☆
2021	91.3	49 of 1195	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	23.0	991 of 1113	11.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	401 of 1936	79.3%	★★★★☆
2025	69.7	296 of 1504	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	68.6	392 of 1880	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	73.4	328 of 1891	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	61.0	582 of 1841	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.9	366 of 1815	79.8%	★★★★☆
2019	68.0	438 of 1798	75.6%	★★★★☆
2018	72.7	324 of 1781	81.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.6	137 of 1206	88.6%	★★★★☆
2025	55.2	561 of 964	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	70.1	314 of 1172	73.2%	★★★★☆
2021	72.9	281 of 1177	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	55.9	667 of 1145	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.6	818 of 1137	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.5	405 of 1860	78.2%	★★★★☆
2025	48.7	610 of 1453	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.7	354 of 1805	80.4%	★★★★☆
2023	63.7	472 of 1820	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	60.2	496 of 1762	71.9%	★★★★☆
2021	81.0	167 of 1743	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	58.5	559 of 1714	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.8	422 of 1691	75.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.5	502 of 1937	74.1%	★★★★☆
2025	59.4	381 of 1513	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	273 of 1884	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	66.5	394 of 1897	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	53.0	686 of 1847	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.8	456 of 1848	75.3%	★★★★☆
2019	58.0	561 of 1818	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.8	460 of 1794	74.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	447 of 1954	77.1%	★★★★☆
2025	57.4	505 of 1515	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.9	487 of 1891	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	67.3	467 of 1913	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	58.5	618 of 1853	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.0	546 of 1840	70.3%	★★★★☆
2019	54.9	699 of 1824	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.5	661 of 1803	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	39.8	360 of 604	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.8	239 of 582	58.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.1	736 of 1581	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.2	628 of 1299	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.8	925 of 1548	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	66.4	288 of 1478	80.5%	★★★★☆
2022	35.7	896 of 1418	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.1	479 of 1382	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.8	314 of 1357	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	19.6	1264 of 1347	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.3	544 of 1584	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.4	508 of 1294	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.6	686 of 1556	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.8	502 of 1576	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.6	810 of 1525	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.7	744 of 1510	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.2	767 of 1526	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.0	654 of 1539	57.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2026)89th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2026)79th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)78th percentile~ school

Male (2026)77th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)74th percentile-6 vs school

At Risk (2022)71st percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)71st percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)66th percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2026)53rd percentile-26 vs school

Multi-racial (2019)40th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology90%+19 vs state

U.S. History77%+6 vs state

English I Reading76%+20 vs state

English II Reading74%+14 vs state

Algebra I42%-12 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, August 21, 2017

West High School offers opportunities not typically seen in small districts. They are a STEM academy with full PLTW offerings. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
West High School	Public	9-12	1008 Jerry Mashek Dr	West	76691	McLennan County	West Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 981-2050	375	35	10.8	27.2%	292 (77.9%)	3 (0.8%)	74 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	71.1	406^th of 2009 public high schools	79.8%		69.8	420^th of 1974 public high schools	78.7%	14	42.2	89.5	75.7	73.7	76.6								$13,297
Connally High School	Public	9-12	900 N Lacy Dr	Waco	76705	McLennan County	Connally Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 296-6700	614	56	11.0	73.3%	113 (18.4%)	219 (35.7%)	251 (40.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.4%)	31.8	1441^st of 2009 public high schools	28.3%		23.5	1549^th of 1974 public high schools	21.5%	108	35.1	74.5	38.1	46.2	61.2								$13,107
Hillsboro High School	Public	9-12	1600 Abbott Ave	Hillsboro	76645	Hill County	Hillsboro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 582-4100	616	46	13.4	70.5%	135 (21.9%)	49 (8.0%)	398 (64.6%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.7%)	62.3	615^th of 2009 public high schools	69.4%		56.9	751^st of 1974 public high schools	62.0%	136	46.4	83.1	61.6	68.8	76.1								$10,489
Axtell High School	Public	9-12	308 Ottawa	Axtell	76624	McLennan County	Axtell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 863-5301	236	33	7.1	50.0%	178 (75.4%)	2 (0.8%)	50 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	52.6	884^th of 2009 public high schools	56.0%		65.4	539^th of 1974 public high schools	72.7%	345	19.2	69.0	60.3	74.6	69.1								$21,903
La Vega High School	Public	9-12	555 N Loop 340	Waco	76705	McLennan County	La Vega Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 299-6820	881	64	13.6	88.3%	97 (11.0%)	241 (27.4%)	518 (58.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.3%)	28.2	1514^th of 2009 public high schools	24.6%		21.5	1576^th of 1974 public high schools	20.2%	62	28.5	56.9	46.3	41.0	58.7								$10,069
Bosqueville High School	Public	9-12	7636 Rock Creek Rd	Waco	76708	McLennan County	Bosqueville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 757-3113	227	19	11.8	29.1%	157 (69.2%)	7 (3.1%)	56 (24.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	50.7	927^th of 2009 public high schools	53.9%		67.3	488^th of 1974 public high schools	75.3%	439	7.1	58.6	60.3	70.0	81.5								$13,273
Hubbard High School	Public	6-12	1803 W Hwy 31	Hubbard	76648	Hill County	Hubbard Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 576-2549	203	25	8.1	52.7%	126 (62.1%)	17 (8.4%)	50 (24.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)	52.1	897^th of 2009 public high schools	55.4%		43.8	1070^th of 1974 public high schools	45.8%	173	40.0	64.5	70.0	62.1	71.4	29.4	56.3	66.7	14.7	50.0	41.7	33.3	$11,384
Premier H S Of Waco	Public, Charter	9-12	4720 N 19th St	Waco	76708	McLennan County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 752-0441	128	6	20.1	84.4%	31 (24.2%)	25 (19.5%)	70 (54.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	16.5	1701^st of 2009 public high schools	15.3%		14.6	1701^st of 1974 public high schools	13.8%		19.1	20.0	15.4	23.3	58.1								$8,276
Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1020 Elm Ave Bld 500	Waco	76704	McLennan County	Rapoport Academy Public School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 754-2288	233	26	9.0	56.2%	48 (20.6%)	53 (22.7%)	122 (52.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	62.3	617^th of 2009 public high schools	69.3%		63.9	576^th of 1974 public high schools	70.8%	41	54.4	78.3	68.1	66.0	69.8								$16,912
Waco Center For Youth	Public	7-12	3501 N 19th St	Waco	76708	McLennan County	Axtell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 745-5339	69	7	9.8	47.8%	43 (62.3%)	11 (15.9%)	12 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	11.2	1777^th of 2009 public high schools	11.5%		2.8	1928^th of 1974 public high schools	2.3%	151	0.0	27.8	16.7	36.4	57.1		20.0	5.9			6.7	0.0	$15,404

Frequently Asked Questions about West High School

What district is West High School in?

West Independent School District (Isd)

Is West High School a good school?

West High School ranks 406^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of West High School?

Students at West High School are 78% White, 20% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend West High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 375 students attended West High School.

What schools feed into West High School?

West High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Elementary
Middle : West Middle

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