- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, IL
West Aurora High School
Federal NCES profile for West Aurora High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170471000174
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Aurora High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 3,641
- students enrolled
West Aurora High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Aurora High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora West Usd 129 · Illinois
NCES ID 170471000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-163 students YoY
West Aurora High School held near 3,655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-163 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 245.8 → 239.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-163 students YoY 170471000174 · Aurora, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
3,641 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School (690 students)
West Aurora High School held near 3,655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-163 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 245.8 → 239.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West Aurora High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Aurora High School
3,641 students
- Washington Mid 690
Washington Middle School
690 students
- Herget Middle 594
Herget Middle School
594 students
- Jefferson Midd 577
Jefferson Middle School
577 students
- Freeman Elem S 529
Freeman Elem School
529 students
- Greenman Elem 528
Greenman Elem School
528 students
What this shows West Aurora High School reports 3,641 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Aurora High School compares
West Aurora High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,641 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,641
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
761
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 19.3%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, West Aurora High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora West Usd 129 reports $16,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Aurora High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herget Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeman Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenman Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Aurora High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Aurora
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East High School
Standard public school
4,020 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Waubonsie Valley High School
Standard public school
2,849 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Metea Valley High School
Standard public school
2,766 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Illinois Mathematics and Science
Standard public school
656 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Aurora High School
How many students attend West Aurora High School?
West Aurora High School has 3,641 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, IL. CCD year-over-year: 3,818 (2022-23) → 3,655 (2023-24), nearly flat (-163).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Aurora High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Aurora High School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Aurora High School?
The largest demographic group at West Aurora High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Aurora High School?
West Aurora High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Aurora High School rank among high schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, West Aurora High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora West Usd 129?
Besides West Aurora High School, Aurora West Usd 129 also operates Washington Middle School (690 students), Herget Middle School (594 students), and Jefferson Middle School (577 students). See the Aurora West Usd 129 district page for the complete list.