West Aurora High School

www.sd129.org/Domain/22

3,641 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Aurora High School, located at 1201 W New York St in Aurora, Illinois, serves as the flagship secondary institution for School District 129. As one of the largest high schools in the state, it acts as a central hub for the diverse Aurora community, offering a wide array of academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs. The school is known for its deep-rooted traditions and its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation through a mix of rigorous coursework, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and robust support services.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Aurora High School is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and strong athletic heritage, often rallying the community around its "Blackhawk" identity. The campus facilities have undergone significant modernizations over the years to accommodate a growing and changing student population, aiming to provide a collaborative learning environment. With a focus on inclusivity and student achievement, the school strives to foster an environment where a diverse student body can succeed in both collegiate pursuits and the professional workforce.

3,641

Total Students

225.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Aurora High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	701
Hispanic	2,350
Black	384
Asian	92
Two or More	105
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
2,350 (64.5%)
White
701 (19.3%)
Black
384 (10.5%)
Two or More
105 (2.9%)
Asian
92 (2.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora West USD 129
Phone:	(630)301-5600
Website:	http://www.sd129.org/Domain/22
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	225.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 994

Grade 10 867

Grade 11 842

Grade 12 936

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Aurora High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	1
Grade 8	1
Grade 9	994
Grade 10	867
Grade 11	842
Grade 12	936

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Aurora High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,806	49.6%
Male	1,835	50.4%

High School 6th - 12th