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West Aurora High School

Aurora, Illinois · Grades 9 to 12 · Aurora West USD 129

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About West Aurora High School

West Aurora High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Aurora, Illinois. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 3,641 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Aurora. With about 225.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.2 students per teacher. Aurora West USD 129 runs 16 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Kane County. Families comparing options will find 60 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1201 W New York St, Aurora, IL 60506
Phone	(630) 301-5600
School district	Aurora West USD 129
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	3,641
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	225.1
Students per teacher	16.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Kane County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170471000174). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does West Aurora High School serve?

West Aurora High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend West Aurora High School?

West Aurora High School reported 3,641 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Aurora High School?

About 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 3,641 students and 225.1 teachers in federal data.

Is West Aurora High School a public or charter school?

West Aurora High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is West Aurora High School in?

West Aurora High School is part of Aurora West USD 129. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/aurora-west-usd-129/

Where is West Aurora High School located?

West Aurora High School is at 1201 W New York St, Aurora, IL 60506. The phone number is (630) 301-5600.

How many other schools are near West Aurora High School?

There are 60 other schools within 5 miles of West Aurora High School in our directory.