At West High School, students learn in a unique way, emphasizing collaboration and communication. West High School serves ninth through 12th-grade students by dividing grade levels into small learning communities to increase student-teacher collaboration. At this West Knoxville neighborhood school, freshman and sophomore students have individual learning communities, while juniors and seniors are broken off into a combined community.
West is the only high school in Knox County to offer a rigorous International Baccalaureate Programme. Students at West High School can find community in various clubs and sports. There are approximately 50 clubs focused on special interests, academics and service, covering everything from robotics to hiking to art and prom committee. Student-athletes can compete in nearly 20 sports, including football, band, wrestling, basketball, tennis, dance and lacrosse. The football team, a perennial playoff contender and 2014 state champs, regularly compete in a challenging Class 5A Region 2 schedule. From an innovative academic structure to extracurricular variety, West High School offers students a quality learning experience.
West High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
3300 Sutherland Ave,
Knoxville, TN
Knox County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Katherine A. Banner
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
91%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
B+
B
C-
B
A
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
66.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
46.2%
State Average
56.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
372:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
58.1%
Black
20.4%
Hispanic
13.3%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee
425 Students
East Tennessee State University
127 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
116 Students
Middle Tennessee State University
96 Students
Belmont University
91 Students
Vanderbilt University
89 Students
Pellissippi State Community College
89 Students
University of Georgia
71 Students
Tennessee State University
57 Students
Tennessee Technological University
49 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
89 Students
Psychology
60 Students
Political Science and Government
56 Students
Biology
41 Students
Nursing
37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
36 Students
Computer Science
34 Students
English
31 Students
Pre-Law Studies
29 Students
Marketing
26 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/28/2024
Good Bones. I wish that they emphasized the fact that a lot of colleges and universities don't accept IB credits instead of marketing their IB program as the best of the best in terms of college credit/readiness. The IB program does help students prepare for a college atmosphere, but it's definitely not any better than dual enrollment, and it will likely get you fewer credits.
6/26/2024
I had a very enjoyable experience at west high school. The administration was very accommodating to my need as someone with a learning disability and in need of extra support. The only thing I would like to see changed is the administration when it come to disciplinary actions.
4/23/2024
It was interesting going to this school it had it ups and downs like any high school experience but some of the worst parts of my experience were maybe the hallways and the number of fights, and threats that happened within and towards the school. the best part might have been the connections that I have made and the friends and the people I've met.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/22/2021
My concern with this school is the theatre program. In the past 4 years, I watched the same kids (even read their names in the playbills) over and over again. The students all knew it and those that truly wanted to get somewhere in theatre went to venues where they could get a fair audition, trainin...
1/27/2017
Both my children have graduated from West and went on to receive full ride scholarships at top notch out of state colleges. We were extremely happy with the caliber of classes offered, the extracurricular options, sports and especially the caring and astute teachers. My kids have stayed in touch wit...
1/24/2017
I repeatedly hear about fights that break out. Kids are out of control. What you see/hear just at pick up is appalling. We will be moving in order to get in to a different school next year.
6/16/2014
West High School. I really really really really really really really really really really like!!!
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Attendance Zone
About Marble City
List Price Range
$143K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
11
Average Home Value
$368,294
Median Lot Size
13,068 Sq Ft
% Renters
74%
Household Income
$54,541
% of College Grads
35.8%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,498 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
83.8%
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