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West Aurora High School

1201 W New York St, Aurora, IL, 60506

About West Aurora High School

Aurora West Unified School District 129 only has one high school, which is West Aurora High School. It is a public school for kids in grades 9 through 12. There are about 3,700 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 19 to 1, which makes for a full learning environment. The student body is made up of people from many different groups, with about 79% of students coming from minority groups. This shows how diverse the community is. About 25% of students at West Aurora High School take Advanced Placement® classes and tests. The school has a lot of academic and extracurricular options. There are also programs for athletics, fine arts, and career and technical education. The academic data for the 2025–2026 school year shows that about 16% of students are good at math and 20% are good at reading and writing in English. The school also lets students take the SAT and ACT to help them get ready for college. West Aurora High School is in a well-known area of Aurora where people feel like they belong. Getting students involved and making school easy to get to are its main goals.

West Aurora High School Contact Information

Address

1201 W New York St, Aurora, IL, 60506

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Phone

(630) 301-5600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 16%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 16% in Reading.
239
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3655
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 201 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Aurora High School

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:36 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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.

Student Demographics

White 20.9%
Asian 2.11%
Hispanic 63.17%
Black 10.7%
Two+ Races 2.82%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
20.9%
Asian
2.11%
Hispanic
63.17%
Black
10.7%
Two+ Races
2.82%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 3655
50.56%
1848 Female
49.44%
1807 Male

Student Population

3655 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

332 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

West Aurora High School is very excited! Emerson Laufenberg and Joshua Hoecker both got a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT, which is an amazing accomplishment. The school is also starting a new program that will reward students for good behavior, attendance, and academic success. West Aurora High School has also opened a technical training center where students can get ready for jobs, take dual credit classes, and get career certifications.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of classes does West Aurora High School offer?

Ans. West Aurora has AP classes, honors classes, and career-focused pathways that help students move up.

Q2. Does the school offer standardized tests?

Ans. Yes, students can take the SAT and ACT tests on campus to get ready for college.

Q3. How does the school encourage students to be interested?

Ans. Students do sports, arts, and club activities that help them be creative and work together.

Q4. Are there chances for students to be leaders at the school?

Ans. The student council, peer mentoring, and service-learning projects all help students become leaders.

Q5. How does West Aurora help students grow in all areas?

Ans. The school offers academic workshops, counseling, and enrichment programs to help students grow in all areas.

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

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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
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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