Frank West School

Frank West School was built in 1958 and modernized in 2004. It sits on 11.77 acres, of which 7.3 acres is playground. The school has 29 classrooms, a multi-purpose center, library, computer lab, and an instructional materials center. 

The mission of Frank West School is to promote, encourage, and support our students in developing a lifelong commitment to learning. At Frank West School we use a commonsense approach to fostering a positive school climate and learning environment.  We teach students skills to cultivate confidence, make good decisions, build character, and to become lifelong learners.  Building resiliency in our students is of primary importance at Frank West School.  Staff, students, parents and community businesses’ work together to promote positive and nurturing relationships. 

In 2008, Frank West achieved its AYP (Academic Yearly Performance Index) and API (Academic Performance Index).

Student Enrollment: 603   

Faculty: 54 Staff Members        
   
Library: 2,300 volumes

Computer Lab: 40 stations  

Frank West Students:
79.2% Hispanic or Latino
12.5% African American
5.9%  White (Not Hispanic)
1.2%  Asian
0.5%  American Indian or
Alaska Native
0.5%  Pacific Islander
0.2%  Filipino

A multitude of programs and activities are in place to create an atmosphere of educational, social, and community growth:

Noon-time Sports
Student Body Officers
After-school Tutoring
Saturday School in spring  
Accelerated Reader Program
Academic, Attendance, and Behavior Incentives
Partnership with Habitat for Humanity
Parent Involvement/Parent Education

Community Readers
South Chester Partnership
Lunch with Principal
Clinica Sierra Vista Counseling
Active Booster Club
Standards Plus
Successmaker
Flag Pole Assemblies
Music Assemblies