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Vel Phillips Memorial High School vs. West High School

Should you attend Vel Phillips Memorial High School or West High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
201 S Gammon Rd
Madison, WI 53717
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
West High School
30 Ash St
Madison, WI 53726
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Vel Phillips Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,005 students in grades 9-12, Vel Phillips Memorial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,137 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,005 students
2,137 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vel Phillips Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vel Phillips Memorial High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
130 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vel Phillips Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vel Phillips Memorial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#943 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
#533 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vel Phillips Memorial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
42%
(Top 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vel Phillips Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vel Phillips Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vel Phillips Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
88%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Vel Phillips Memorial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vel Phillips Memorial High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
468
518
Grade 10 Students
485
543
Grade 11 Students
506
538
Grade 12 Students
546
538
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vel Phillips Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vel Phillips Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vel Phillips Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vel Phillips Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
42%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vel Phillips Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vel Phillips Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vel Phillips Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vel Phillips Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vel Phillips Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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