West High School (Texas)

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West High School
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West High School (Texas)
1008 Jerry Mashek Drive

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76691-1141

Coordinates 31°48′42″N97°05′37″W / 31.811632°N 97.093496°W / 31.811632; -97.093496
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School type Public high school
School district West Independent School District
PrincipalJan Hungate
Teaching staff33.23 (FTE) [1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment395 (2022–23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio11.89 [1]
Color(s)Red, Black & White
   
Athletics conference UIL Class 3A
MascotTrojan
Website West High School

West High School is a public high school located in West, Texas, and classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). It is part of the West Independent School District located in northern McLennan County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. [2]

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The campus was heavily damaged in the April 2013 West Fertilizer Company explosion and demolition of the school building began in mid-December 2013. Classes were held at a temporary site until the new West High School campus opened in 2015. [3]

Athletics

The West Trojans compete in these sports: [4]

State titles

Notable alumni

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "WEST H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  2. "2015 Accountability Rating System" (PDF). Texas Education Agency.
  3. O'Connor, Hollie (December 13, 2013). "Demolition of West High School begins". Waco Tribune-Herald . Waco, TX: Berkshire Hathaway . Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  4. The Athletics Department
  5. UIL Baseball Archives
  6. UIL Baseball Archives
  7. "Softball State Archives — University Interscholastic League (UIL)".
  8. UIL Girls Basketball Archives
  9. UIL Football Archives
  10. PVIL Boys Track Archives
  11. PVIL Girls Track Archives