Appleton West High School is a high school located at 610 North Badger Avenue in Appleton, Wisconsin. The building housing Appleton West High School was originally home to Appleton Senior High School. From 1915-1938, the school was at a different location. In 1938, the current facility was built. "Appleton Senior High School" is still etched into the front of the building. After Appleton East High School was built, the school was renamed to Appleton West in 1967. Appleton West has an enrolment of approximately 1,500 students. The mascot of Appleton West is the Terror, a cross between a wolf and a fox, as the school is situated in between the Wolf River and the Fox River. The Renaissance School for the Arts is also housed inside of West. This afternoon-only school allows aspiring artists in acting, dance, visual arts, music and writing to craft and perfect their arts through a series of courses offered by permanent and temporary staff. Students throughout the Appleton Area School District are eligible to participate.
