Serving 1,798 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,798 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
West High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,798 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of West High School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,798 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
