West High is a public high school located in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of around 2,600 students. The school is part of the Salt Lake District, which is ranked 46 out of 100 districts in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
West High consistently outperforms the Salt Lake District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores, particularly in middle school-level subjects like science, where 93.2% of 8th-grade students are proficient or better, compared to 47.2% for the district and 48.5% for the state. However, the school's performance in high school-level subjects is more mixed, with proficiency rates often below the state average. West High also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Pacific Islander students compared to nearby schools like Highland High, which has a significantly higher percentage of White students.
While West High is a relatively strong school within the Salt Lake District, it faces challenges in maintaining its academic excellence, especially in high school-level subjects. Additionally, the nearby Highland High consistently ranks higher in the statewide rankings and has stronger test scores, suggesting that West High may not be the top choice for families seeking the highest-performing school in the immediate area.
In the 2022-23 school year, 2,600 students attended West High.
West High ranks 95th of 139 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
West High is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Backman SchoolElementary : Ensign SchoolElementary : Escalante SchoolElementary : Mary W. Jackson SchoolElementary : Meadowlark SchoolElementary : Newman SchoolElementary : North Star SchoolElementary : Rose Park SchoolElementary : Washington SchoolMiddle : Northwest MiddleMiddle : Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant
Students at West High are 46% Hispanic, 28% White, 8% Pacific Islander, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% American Indian.
Salt Lake District