West Aurora High School
Aurora, IL · Aurora West USD 129 · Grades 9 - 12
397th of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 34%· Stable
West Aurora High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Aurora High School 397th of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 34th in 2025.
West Aurora High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
West Aurora High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 3,655 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.9% | 63.2% | ▲ 14.3 pts | |
| White | 31.9% | 20.9% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Black | 12.4% | 10.7% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 2.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near West Aurora High School
Typical home value $315K in zip 60506 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near West Aurora High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Illinois Mathematics and Science AcademyIllinois Mathematics & Science Academy · 1.6 mi away1st of 601
ELA 98% · Math 98% - 1East High SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 2.8 mi away555th of 601
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 10Waubonsie Valley High SchoolIndian Prairie CUSD 204 · 5 mi away60th of 601
ELA 70% · Math 64% - 8Oswego East High SchoolCUSD 308 · 5.5 mi away138th of 601
ELA 63% · Math 50% - 7Oswego High SchoolCUSD 308 · 5.6 mi away220th of 601
ELA 55% · Math 42% - 9Metea Valley High SchoolIndian Prairie CUSD 204 · 5.8 mi away65th of 601
ELA 70% · Math 63% - 10Batavia Sr High SchoolBatavia USD 101 · 5.8 mi away57th of 601
ELA 71% · Math 63% - –Illinois Youth Center-WarrenvilleIDJJ Sch Dist 428 · 7.6 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Aurora High School in?
West Aurora High School is part of the Aurora West USD 129 district in Aurora, Illinois.
Is West Aurora High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Aurora High School 397th of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Aurora High School?
Hispanic 63%, White 21%, Black 11%, Two or more races 3% (3,655 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Aurora High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60506 is $315K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.