West Senior High

5376 N LONG LAKE RD
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685

www.TCAPS.net

1,384 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Traverse City West Senior High School, located on North Long Lake Road in Traverse City, Michigan, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district. The school is well-regarded for providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a diverse range of curriculum offerings, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education, and various elective pathways.

Beyond its academic rigor, West Senior High is deeply integrated into the local community and is particularly noted for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a strong tradition in athletics—often known for its spirited rivalry with sister school Traverse City Central—as well as extensive programs in the performing arts, music, and student leadership. With a focus on fostering both character and academic achievement, the school serves as a central hub for student life in the Traverse City region.

1,384

Total Students

56.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,245
Hispanic	50
Black	27
Asian	22
American Indian	35
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,245 (90.0%)
Hispanic
50 (3.6%)
American Indian
35 (2.5%)
Black
27 (2.0%)
Asian
22 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Traverse City Area Public Schools
Phone:	(231)933-7502
Website:	http://www.TCAPS.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 368

Grade 10 336

Grade 11 343

Grade 12 337