West High
Reported Enrollment
2,147
students
District
Madison Metropolitan School District
County Context Score
56/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
30 Ash St, Madison, WI, 53726
School District
Madison Metropolitan School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 550852000967
- District ID
- 5508520
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,147 students
School Setting
City: 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 High 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
Dane County has 169 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 54 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What West High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Madison Metropolitan School District, Dane 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.
- City: 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 High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Madison Metropolitan School District.
2,147 students
West High reports 2,147 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 33 other high schools in Dane County with enrollment data, 32 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 282 students.
34 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 286 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
54 district schools
Madison Metropolitan School District lists 32 primary, 13 middle, 7 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
32
Middle
13
High
7
Other
2
Nearby context inside Madison Metropolitan School District
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is West High 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 Madison Metropolitan School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for West High?
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 High 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 High with nearby schools?
West High should be compared with 34 high schools in Dane County, plus other schools in Madison Metropolitan School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for West High?
Before using West High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Madison Metropolitan School District.
Part of Madison Metropolitan School District
West High is one of 54 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 25,237 students across 54 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
54
Reported Enrollment
25,237
54 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- James Wright Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Spring Harbor Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Sandburg ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Lindbergh ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Cherokee Heights Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Crestwood ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- East High9–12 · HighProfile
- Elvehjem ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Emerson ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Dane County Schools
County Context Score
56/100
County-level composite across 169 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.