West End Secondary School

West End Secondary School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-9
227 W 61st St,  New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 3
4.1
4.4
748 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Jessica S. Jenkins
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.67

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
640
Verbal
670
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
29
Reading
32
Science
28

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
8%
State Average
20%
Math
7%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
186:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
White
50.6%
Hispanic
21.3%
Black
10.4%
Two or more races
8.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 9 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
5/17/2023
I liked that the school prepares you for the future by providing AP classes. It's filled with nice staff and the school is clean.
4.0 Senior
1/19/2022
I've attended this school since sixth grade and have had a positive experience. The teachers are kind, everyone knows each other's name, and there is a lot of effort put into preparing students for college.
5.0 Freshman
3/19/2019
WESS is great academically, socially, and everything else! Homework load is manageable, and teachers always make sure you understand what they are teaching!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/1/2024
WESS is a great fit for my daughter. She feels cared for and loves how much thought her teachers put into the curriculum. She is a high performing student who is very involved in all aspects of the school, including the student council and Cross County.
4.0 student
8/7/2020
As a transfer student to WESS, I have had a mostly good experience. The teachers are supportive and there is a sense of community. However, I am disgusted by the administration and a few teachers are not meant to be here.
5.0 parent
7/2/2020
Really happy with WESS - my son just finished 6th grade and I have only good things to say about the school.
5.0 parent
6/27/2020
Overall this is an amazing small school with excellent teachers, forward looking principle and strong and effective policies where kids feel safe, accepted and receive great education.

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