West High
Reported Enrollment
1,446
students
District
Wausau School District
County Context Score
73/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1200 W Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI, 54401
School District
Wausau School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 551590002064
- District ID
- 5515900
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,446 students
School Setting
City: Small
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
Marathon County has 51 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 20 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: Wausau School District, Marathon 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: Small 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 Wausau School District.
1,446 students
West High reports 1,446 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 10 other high schools in Marathon County with enrollment data, 10 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 266 students.
11 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 268 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
20 district schools
Wausau School District lists 14 primary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 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
14
Middle
2
High
3
Other
1
Nearby context inside Wausau 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 Wausau 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 11 high schools in Marathon County, plus other schools in Wausau 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 Wausau School District.
Part of Wausau School District
West High is one of 20 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 7,899 students across 20 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
20
Reported Enrollment
7,899
20 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Horace Mann Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- South Mountain ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Franklin ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- G D Jones ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Grant ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Hewitt-Texas ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- John Marshall ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- John Muir Middle6–8 · MiddleProfile
- Lincoln ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Maine ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
D C Everest High
East High
Mosinee High
Spencer Junior High/High
Stratford High
Marathon County Schools
County Context Score
73/100
County-level composite across 51 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.