West High

www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us

1,623 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oshkosh West High School, located at 375 N. Eagle St. in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. As a major institution within the Oshkosh Area School District, the school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous academics with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Oshkosh West plays a central role in the local community through its robust athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. The school fosters a culture of school spirit—often associated with the "Wildcat" mascot—and emphasizes character development alongside academic achievement. By utilizing the resources available through the Oshkosh Area School District, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that supports diverse learning styles and encourages students to engage actively in their own educational growth.

1,623

Total Students

117.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,229
Hispanic	112
Black	84
Asian	96
Two or More	92
American Indian	8

White
1,229 (75.8%)
Hispanic
112 (6.9%)
Asian
96 (5.9%)
Two or More
92 (5.7%)
Black
84 (5.2%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)

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:	Oshkosh Area School District
Phone:	(920)424-4090
Website:	http://www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 9 390

Grade 10 404

Grade 11 419

Grade 12 410