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West High

241 N 300 W, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84103

Ranked 117 of 193 in Utah

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West High

241 N 300 W, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84103

About West High

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 60%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 60% in Reading.
113
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2505
Total Students
$79448
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 26.75%
Asian 7.35%
Hispanic 46.71%
Black 4.79%
Two+ Races 5.11%
Native Am. 1.24%
White
26.75%
Asian
7.35%
Hispanic
46.71%
Black
4.79%
Two+ Races
5.11%
Native Am.
1.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2505
48.78%
1222 Female
51.18%
1282 Male

Student Population

2505 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

303 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

West High Contact Information

Address

241 N 300 W, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84103

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Phone

(801) 578-8500

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TOP 117 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

West High School is currently upgrading its historic campus by adding new interactive technology to the science department to support its specialized biomedical pathway. The school recently won big prizes in regional math and debate contests. This shows how hard its International Baccalaureate program is. The students have also started a new community-based project to improve sustainability. Its goals are to create more green spaces and clean up the air in cities.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.


Q2. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.


Q3. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! West High helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.


Q4. How does West High get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.


Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, West High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.


Q6. How can I find the best elementary school near my neighborhood in Salt Lake City?

Ans. You can find the best elementary school here.


Q7. Do you know of any good high schools in Salt Lake City?

Ans. You can have a look at some of the best high schools here.


Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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