At a glance
Reported students
1,384
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
364.5
West Senior High: 1,384 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
24.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,571
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.9:1
What the reported data says about West Senior High
West Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Traverse City. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Traverse City Area Public Schools. NCES reports 1,384 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.7:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Senior High
- 1How do the reported 24.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black2%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
22 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Traverse City Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,326 reported students
Traverse City High School
High · Grades 09–12
171 reported students
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,081 reported students
East Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
829 reported students
Central Grade School
Elementary · Grades PK–07
510 reported students
Eastern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
475 reported students
Public schools near West Senior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Middle School Middle · Traverse City Area Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,081 | 1.6 mi |
| The Greenspire School High · Charter · The Greenspire School | 06–12 | 93 | 2 mi |
| The Greenspire High School High · Charter · The Greenspire School | 09–12 | 176 | 3.3 mi |
| Central High School High · Traverse City Area Public Schools | 08–12 | 1,326 | 4.9 mi |
| North EdCareer Tech High · Northwest Education Services | 11–12 | 0 | 6 mi |
| Traverse City High School High · Traverse City Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 171 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Senior High
What grades does West Senior High serve?
West Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Traverse City Area Public Schools.
How many students attend West Senior High?
West Senior High reported 1,384 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,571 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 24.7:1, based on 1,384 students and 56.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Traverse City Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Senior High in?
West Senior High is part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, based in Traverse City, MI, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Middle School (1.6 mi), The Greenspire School (2 mi), The Greenspire High School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.