Why Appleton West?

West Staff

West staff have #TerrorPride!

At Appleton West High School, students have become life-long learners since 1938. Our academic program instills the knowledge they will need to excel in their chosen profession. For us, teaching is more than just imparting knowledge. Our primary directive is to cultivate a love of learning in our students.

Along with the 30,000 alumni who have graduated from our great school, our current students and staff take great pride in being Appleton West Terrors.

Honors & Awards

2016 Wisconsin RtI Center School of Distinction - Behavior
2015 Wisconsin RtI Center School of Distinction - Behavior
2014 Wisconsin RtI Center School of Merit - Behavior



What do students think of West?: Student Survey

I feel like I belong at West:

Boys = 91.1%
Girls = 84.5%
9th grade = 93.1%
10th grade = 84.3%
11th grade = 86.1%
12th grade = 83.7%

There is at least one adult at West that I can talk to if I have a problem:

Boys = 84.9%
Girls = 81.3%
9th grade = 84.2%
10th grade = 81.3%
11th grade = 83.2%
12th grade = 83.2%

Adults at West really care about me and give encouragement:

Boys = 84.6%
Girls = 81.1%
9th grade = 88%
10th grade = 78.5%
11th grade = 84.7%
12th grade = 80.1%

I am treated with respect by adults at West:

Boys = 87.2%
Girls = 84.2%
9th grade = 94.7%
10th grade = 83.3%
11th grade = 83.8%
12th grade = 77.6%

I am treated with respect by other students at West:

Boys = 85.6%
Girls = 73.9%
9th grade = 88.8%
10th grade = 79.8%
11th grade = 73.9%
12th grade = 70.4%


How well does West staff respond to parents when they call, email, or visit West?: Parent Survey on West Staff

I feel welcomed and valued when visiting the school from the Appleton West office staff 77% agreed or strongly agreed

The office staff is helpful with questions I have regarding my student or the school
80% agreed or strongly agreed

When I have questions regarding my student the office staff is clear in their response
79% agreed or strongly agreed

When I have questions the office staff is timely in their response
79% agreed or strongly agreed