West High School

What West High School does

West High School (Madison West High School) is a four-year comprehensive public high school located at 30 Ash St in Madison, Wisconsin, serving approximately 2,200 students in grades 9-12. The school operates under the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), Wisconsin's second-largest district, which enrolls 27,000 students across 52 schools covering approximately 74 square miles including all or part of Madison and Fitchburg. The school is organized into four Small Learning Communities (SLCs) — Regent, Van Hise, Highland, and Ash — each led by a dedicated Assistant Principal, with Daniel Kigeya serving as Principal. West High School's stated differentiators include its location near the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the State Capitol, a diverse student body, and an explicit anti-racist school commitment.

The school offers 13 academic departments: Art, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), CTE (Career and Technical Education), English, ELL (English Language Learning), Math, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Theater, and World Languages. Programs include AP courses, the Global Scholars Program, Seal of Biliteracy, Dual Language Immersion (Spanish), and an Early College STEM Academy. The technology stack consists of ClassLink for student resource access, Infinite Campus for student information and grading, Xello for career planning, and Follett for library cataloging. Support services span counseling, health services, social workers, ELL and bilingual resources, AODA coordination, Restorative Justice, and a Multicultural Services Coordinator.

West High School is funded through MMSD tax revenues and state education funding, providing free public education to district residents. Ancillary revenue is immaterial, consisting of subsidized meal pricing (lunch $4.30 regular/$0.40 reduced; breakfast $1.90 regular/$0 reduced), a la carte items, and a $3 student ID replacement fee. The school's community engagement is anchored by the Adopt-a-School partnership program, operated through the Madison Public Schools Foundation since 2005, which has channeled $6 million+ in financial and in-kind gifts and 100,000+ volunteer hours from 100+ partners including BMO, Summit Credit Union, and several faith-based community organizations. In both 2018-2019 and 2024-2025, the school received the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's "Significantly Exceeds Expectations" rating, the highest category on the state School Report Card.

Name

West High School

Legal name

Madison Metropolitan School District

Website

https://west.madison.k12.wi.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

West High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Madison, Wisconsin, serving approximately 2,200 students in grades 9-12 under the Madison Metropolitan School District. It offers 13 academic departments, four Small Learning Communities, and college/career readiness programs funded through public education revenues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Comprehensive high school
• College career readiness
• Academic departments programs
• Extracurricular athletics arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: West High School is a public high school funded through Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) tax revenues and state funding. Education services are provided at no direct cost to students.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

West High School is a public four-year comprehensive high school serving approximately 2,200 students in grades 9-12 in Madison, Wisconsin. It delivers curriculum across 13 academic departments (Art, AVID, CTE, English, ELL, Math, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Theater, World Languages) along with counseling, health services, athletics, clubs, and college/career planning. Education services are provided free of charge to district-resident students, funded through Madison Metropolitan School District tax revenues and state funding.

Product overview

West High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving approximately 2,200 students in Madison, Wisconsin. The school offers a wide range of academic departments including Art, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), CTE (Career and Technical Education), English, ELL (English Language Learning), Math, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Theater, and World Languages. The school also provides student support services through Library Media Center, counseling, health services, athletics programs, and various clubs and extracurricular activities. This is an educational institution website rather than a commercial product or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive High School Education (Grades 9-12) Four-year comprehensive high school education program delivered across 13 academic departments (Art, AVID, CTE, English, ELL, Math, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Theater, World Languages) for students in grades 9-12.
• Small Learning Communities (SLC) Program Small Learning Community structure organizing students into four communities (Regent, Van Hise, Highland, Ash) to personalize the high school experience and provide dedicated administrative and counseling support.
• Global Scholars Program and Seal of Biliteracy World language scholars program offering Global Scholars certification and Seal of Biliteracy to recognize multilingual student achievement, including Dual Language Immersion (DLI) pathways.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career and Technical Education department offering vocational skills, career pathways, and internship preparation aligned with college and career readiness goals.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program providing structured college-readiness support for students, with a dedicated Coordinator and 9-12 Counselor.
• English Language Learner (ELL) Program English Language Learner (ELL/ESL) department providing English language instruction and bilingual resource specialists to support multilingual students.
• Special Education Services Special Education department providing individualized education programs and support services for students with disabilities.
• Counseling and Student Services School counseling services providing academic, career, and social-emotional support, including bilingual counseling, ELL counseling, and academic/career planning through Xello.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program offering interscholastic sports through Madison West Athletics, with a dedicated Athletic Office.
• Library Media Center Library Media Center providing access to library resources via Follett catalog and ClassLink integration, supporting student research and information literacy.
• Health Office Services School Health Office providing nursing services, AODA (Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse) coordination, and health support across all four Small Learning Communities.
• Early College STEM Academy Early College STEM Academy providing accelerated STEM-focused college preparation pathways for students.
• National Honor Society National Honor Society chapter recognizing student achievement in scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• BMOcoreOthersAdopt-a-School partner through Madison Public Schools Foundation, supporting West High School since 2005 with financial and in-kind investments.
• Geneva Campus ChurchcoreOthersAdopt-a-School partner through Madison Public Schools Foundation, supporting West High School since 2005 with volunteer hours and community support.
• Resurrection Presbyterian ChurchcoreOthersAdopt-a-School partner through Madison Public Schools Foundation, contributing to over 100,000+ volunteer hours invested in MMSD schools.
• St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchcoreOthersAdopt-a-School partner through Madison Public Schools Foundation, supporting educational equity initiatives.
• Summit Credit UnioncoreOthersAdopt-a-School partner through Madison Public Schools Foundation, supporting West High School with financial resources.
• Madison Public Schools FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates the Adopt-a-School program connecting community resources with MMSD schools since 2005. Has connected 100+ program partners who invested more than $6 million in financial and in-kind gifts, along with 100,000+ volunteer hours.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Middleton High School: Comprehensive public high school in nearby Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. Comparable in size, comprehensive curriculum, and college-prep focus; competes with West for regional recognition and open-enrollment applicants in the Madison metro.
• Verona Area High School: Large public high school in Verona Area School District, west of Madison. Comparable comprehensive public secondary model serving suburban Madison-area families that overlap with West's open-enrollment geography.
• Madison Capital High: Alternative MMSD high school option serving older students seeking credit recovery and flexible scheduling. Comparable as an MMSD public secondary option, though its mission and target population differ from West's traditional comprehensive model.
• Madison Shabazz High School: MMSD high school focused on African American cultural studies and identity-affirming education. Comparable as an MMSD public secondary institution with overlapping governance, but distinct mission focus vs. West's comprehensive college-prep track.

Direct peers

• Madison Memorial High School: Another MMSD comprehensive public high school in Madison serving grades 9-12. Operates the same district enrollment, funding, and SLC-equivalent structures, making it a near-clone peer for resource and outcome comparison.
• Madison East High School: Sister comprehensive public high school within MMSD serving grades 9-12 in Madison. Most directly comparable institution — same district governance, same funding model, overlapping academic offerings, and competing for open-enrollment students from the same catchment.
• Madison La Follette High School: Fourth MMSD comprehensive public high school serving Madison. Comparable in mission, curriculum breadth (AP/CTE/ELL), and student-services model, and competes within the same open-enrollment pool.

Others

• Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR): MMSD-affiliated community recreation provider offering after-school and summer programming referenced on West's student pages. Adjacent ecosystem partner rather than competitor, supplying complementary enrichment services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/mmsdtv/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/MMSDWest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/west-high-school-61
• Instagraminstagram.com/madisonwesthighschool

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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