Parkway West High School is a public comprehensive high school in Chesterfield, Missouri, US, that is part of the Parkway School District.
Serving 1,408 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
West High School's student population of 1,408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
White, Red, Columbia blue, Carolina blue
School Rankings
West High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
63%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Longhorn
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West High School's ranking?
West High School is ranked #172 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,408 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of West High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West High School part of?
West High School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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