West Aurora High School
Reported Enrollment
3,818
students
District
Aurora West USD 129
County Context Score
60/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1201 W New York St, Aurora, IL, 60506
School District
Aurora West USD 129
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 170471000174
- District ID
- 1704710
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
3,818 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
West Aurora High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Kane County has 165 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 17 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What West Aurora High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Aurora West USD 129, Kane County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for West Aurora High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Aurora West USD 129.
3,818 students
West Aurora High School reports 3,818 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 35 other high schools in Kane County with enrollment data, 34 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 0 students.
36 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 0 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
17 district schools
Aurora West USD 129 lists 10 primary, 4 middle, 1 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
10
Middle
4
High
1
Other
2
Nearby context inside Aurora West USD 129
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School Profile FAQ
Is West Aurora High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Aurora West USD 129.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for West Aurora High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the West Aurora High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare West Aurora High School with nearby schools?
West Aurora High School should be compared with 36 high schools in Kane County, plus other schools in Aurora West USD 129. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for West Aurora High School?
Before using West Aurora High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Aurora West USD 129.
Part of Aurora West USD 129
West Aurora High School is one of 17 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 11,211 students across 17 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
17
Reported Enrollment
11,211
17 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Nicholson Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Washington Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Hill Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Greenman Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Freeman Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Hall Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Schneider Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- McCleery Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Smith Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Hope D Wall TMH Child Dev CtrPK–12 · OtherListed only
Similar Schools
East High School
South Elgin High School
Dundee-Crown High School
Larkin High School
St Charles East High School
Kane County Schools
County Context Score
60/100
County-level composite across 165 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.