What grades does West Aurora High School serve?

As a High school, West Aurora High School serves students in Aurora, IL. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is West Aurora High School located?

You can find West Aurora High School in Aurora, IL.

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

At West Aurora High School, there are approximately 15.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Aurora, IL?

West Aurora High School is among the schools serving Aurora, IL. The school is part of the local school system.

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West Aurora High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Aurora, Illinois|Aurora West USD 129

Aurora, IL 60506

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

Teacher Institute DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

No School

Oct

Fri

Parent-Teacher Conferences Pre-K-12 Half Dayhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Non-attendance DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

Teacher Institute DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

No School

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

No School

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

3,655

Student:Teacher

15.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Aurora West USD 129

Phone

(630)301-5600

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

23%

32th percentile in IL

Math Proficiency

19%

37th percentile in IL

Chronic Absenteeism

8.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

26 courses offered

663 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

575 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

532 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

913 test takers

Athletics

22 sports, 61 teams

1,663 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1

Worse than average in IL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

3,633

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

234.6

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

2.9400001

Security Staff

15.13

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,379

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,108

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$21,669

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 37%Local 50%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.3%

Below 150% poverty line

5.0%

Unemployment rate

7.9%

Uninsured residents

14.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,876

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,672

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

46%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

533 (32%)

Speech/Language Impairment

306 (18%)

Autism

222 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

221 (13%)

Emotional Disturbance

100 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

88 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

3,641

Current enrollment

Stable(-1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

Teacher Institute Day

No School

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Parent-Teacher Conferences Pre-K-12 Half Day

half_day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Non-attendance Day

No School

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Aurora West USD 129. West Aurora High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Teacher Institute DayDistrict-wide No School	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conferences Pre-K-12 Half DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Non-attendance DayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Teacher Institute DayDistrict-wide No School	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK DayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	School Improvement DayDistrict-wide No School	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Countywide Teacher Institute DayDistrict-wide No School	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	School Improvement Day - PreK-12 Half DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School	Break	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	School Improvement DayDistrict-wide No School	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	School Improvement Half DayDistrict-wide PreK-12 Half Day	half_day	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of Student AttendanceDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Emergency DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide No School	Holiday	—