School Information
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GreatSchools Rating:
8
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Educational Climate:
Above Average
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Technology Measure:
Medium
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Type:
Public
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Grades:
8th Grade - 9th Grade
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District:
Columbia School District 93
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Students/Teacher:
13
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Students/Grade:
444.5
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Number Students:
889
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Number Teachers:
69
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Number Classrooms:
75
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Expense/Pupil:
$5,600.00 - 5,899.99
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Poverty Level:
16 - 29.9 PERCENT
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Number Computers:
200
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Number PCs:
200
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Number Macs:
0
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Principal:
Dr Sandra Logan
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CHARTER SCHOOL
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GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
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ESL
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
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YEAR ROUND CLASSES
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VOC-TECH
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ADULT EDUCATION
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NCLB SCHOOL
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BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
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COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
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AYP SCHOOL
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews
School Ratings (10 ratings)
Other Review |
Rating:
Posted 2011-12-10
"This school is really a very nice learning experiance for the students. They get the right amount of freedom and learn well. The principle is not involved in the school at all, but claims to be. She shows up at the band concerts and gets thanked and credit for what she doesnt do. A tip: put your students in honor classes. They believe that it is less work for regular, but the regular curriculem is very shallow, and very easy. Overall a very great school. I am a former student, and I had a great time at this school. The lunch ladies there are extreamly nice, and the only reason I'm giving it four stars instead of five is because of the principle."
Teacher Review |
Rating:
Posted 2011-02-23
"This is one of the best junior high schools in the nation. People from every socio-economic level attend here, teachers provide relevant just-in-time instruction using 21st Century Learning Skills embedded."
Student Review |
Rating:
Posted 2010-03-18
"The quality of the teachers at west varies quite a bit depending on the subject being taught. But certain subjects, such as the Music programs, sciences, and history/government have excellent teachers. The number of extracurricular activities is relatively high and there is a good variety of programs and 'clubs' available. The principal does not always do a great job however. W rarely see her walking throughout the school as you would see at other schools, and she has some bias towards certain students. She does not seem very active within the school. Another area that west can lack in is safety. The number of fights, drug arrests, and thefts, has risen quite substaintally between this year and last. I personally do not feel very safe at this school due to the number of very pushy students. Some lunch ladies also seem a bit racist."
Student Review |
Rating:
Posted 2009-03-24
"West is extreamly caring about it's students' learning experience, and it strives for excellency. This is one of the best schools I have attended. Fighting in this school is very rare, in fact, I only know of two so far in the duration of this school year. The adults quickly resolved these conflicts. The teachers are all kind and courteous, and see each student as an individual, not some child in a class. I greatly enjoy my time at West."
Student Review |
Rating:
Posted 2007-12-08
"The school isnt really up to the demands to teaching. with as little as 2 smart boards and JUST installed projectors, there is a ton of space for improvment, including air-condition..."