West Salem High School is a

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located in

West Salem, Wisconsin West Salem is a village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States, along the La Crosse River. It is part of the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,799 as of the 2010 Census. History West Salem was p ...

, part of the West Salem School District. As of 2011–2012, 550 students were enrolled at West Salem High School. The school employs a faculty of 70 individuals, 79% of whom have a master's degree or higher. Students have the opportunity to receive credits to the nearby

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (UWL or UW Lax) is a public university in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Established in 1909, it is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. With 9,600 ...

through dual-credit courses offered.

Notable alumni

* Tom Black,

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, scientist *Admiral

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, retired United States Navy officer and 26th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). *

Damian Miller Damian Donald Miller (born October 13, 1969) is a former professional baseball catcher. He won the 2001 World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, beating the New York Yankees. High school years Miller attended West Salem High School in West S ...

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catcher * Arthur H. Parmelee, football coach and physician *Darin Wagner, creator of the

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West Salem School District
Public high schools in Wisconsin Schools in La Crosse County, Wisconsin {{Wisconsin-school-stub

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