Westfield Area High

Westfield Area High is a 9–12 comprehensive high school in Westfield, Wisconsin, serving 329 students as part of the Westfield School District. It ranks 189th of 533 Wisconsin high schools — the 65th percentile, or three stars — placing it in the upper half of the state. The striking part is how much stronger the school is than its own district: the Westfield School District ranks 327th of 432, the 24th percentile with one star. That 41-point gap suggests the high school is the strongest link in the district's chain, so families should weigh school-level results heavily.

Compared with nearby high schools, Westfield stands out. Adams-Friendship High (21st percentile), Wautoma High (29th) and Montello Junior/Senior High (28th) all rank far below Westfield's 65th percentile; only the tiny 33-student High Marq Environmental Charter School ranks higher. On 10th-grade tests, Social Studies is a standout at 58.75% proficient — about 10.5 points above the state and well ahead of every nearby traditional high school. Math (43.64%) and Science (47.27%) also beat state averages. English language arts is the outlier at 47.27%: roughly state level, and a sharp drop from 67.69% two years earlier. The school also serves low-income students unusually well, with its low socio-economic subgroup ranking in the 87th, 81st and 87th percentiles across three years — above the school's overall standing — in a school where about 40% of students are economically disadvantaged.

Two areas are worth watching. Chronic absenteeism is 20.1%, above the state's 17.3%, above the district's own 17.0%, and higher than every nearby school except Adams-Friendship. Class sizes have also grown, with a 13.2 student-teacher ratio. On the plus side, the graduation rate has climbed to 91.8%, essentially matching the state and up roughly 10 points from 81.9% in 2021-2022. Over the long term, the school has moved from four straight one-star years to a stable, above-average band.