West High School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 796 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 276th out of 282 high schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 951 Elati Street, Denver, CO 80204
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Denver Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $15,769
- Graduation Rate: 50.4%
- Dropout Rate: 13.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.0
- Enrolled Students: 77,267
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 796
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 51.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 422 (53.0%)
- Females: 374 (47.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 62 (7.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 616 (77.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 678 (85.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 16 | 2.0% |
| Black | 42 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic | 687 | 86.3% |
| White | 41 | 5.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 278 | 34.9% |
| 10th Grade | 195 | 24.5% |
| 11th Grade | 141 | 17.7% |
| 12th Grade | 182 | 22.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 46%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:54%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $51,344
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $39,676 | 28% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $55,897 | 72% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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