A
Very Good
90/100

West Salem High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 490 N Mark St, West Salem, WI 54669
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 47% · Math 32% proficient · 71st percentile in Wisconsin
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
606
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%71/100reading 78th percentile, math 65th percentile among Wisconsin high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%90/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 19% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+7 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−8 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+10 pts vs. state avg 87%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%32%reading +2 pts, math -5 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income30%10%reading +9 pts, math -5 pts64th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 490 N Mark St
City West Salem
ZIP Code 54669
District 5516350
NCES School ID 551635002141
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 54669

Understanding the community around West Salem High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $88,434
Per Capita Income $39,117
Poverty Rate 1.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%
High School or Higher 97.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $261,100
Median Rent $1,125
Owner-Occupied 77.3%
Renter-Occupied 22.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Salem High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.3%
Hispanic/Latino 2.8%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Black 0.5%
Asian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 606
Teachers (FTE) 44.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Salem High?
West Salem High has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend West Salem High?
West Salem High has 606 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does West Salem High serve?
West Salem High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Salem High receive per student?
West Salem High receives $15,619 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Salem High in 54669 ▼
Avg Home Value
$384,320
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,179
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
22.7%

Other Schools in 54669

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026