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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.
Illinois State University310 Students
Heartland Community College165 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign161 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University138 Students
University of Iowa91 Students
Bradley University84 Students
Northern Illinois University75 Students
Michigan State University65 Students
Purdue University62 Students
University of Illinois Chicago62 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology86 Students
Business79 Students
Nursing71 Students
Biology63 Students
Computer Science40 Students
Marketing34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies33 Students
English29 Students
Political Science and Government25 Students
Pre-Law Studies25 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.9279 Reviews
4.0Junior
7/20/2024
As a student at normal west highschool, I have had a pretty good experience they have a very good selection of available classes. They also have an amazing music program that I have been apart of through my years at west. I have also been apart of a total of 10 extra curricular activities they provide and if any student can't find a club that fits your interests you can easily create a new club with fellow students and the support of a teacher of your choosing.
3.0Sophomore
4/7/2024
West is a pretty good school. There are a decent amount of artsy classes and AP's that most smaller schools dont have.
4.0Senior
11/15/2023
I have had an overall positive experience at Normal West High School and the staff are all really supportive. Whenever I have had tough times the teachers all gone out of their way to help me with anything at any time. The only changes I fell that need to be made is how the school handles bullying. One of my friends gets bullied a lot and the problem hasn't been fully resolved. Otherwise mental health has been a very prominent in my school and taken seriously and I feel safe to come to the admins with any problems.
Normal Community West worked with us when we moved from out of state. The counselors are great and the entire teaching staff got to accommodate us and our kids and guide us through the difficult (during the pandemic) transition!
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