Top Rankings
West Covina Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,954 students in West Covina Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in West Covina Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
7,954 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
West Covina Unified School District, which is ranked #836 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#858 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,315 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
17%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,038 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
55%
# Black Students
178 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
222 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
3%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
167 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
600
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
494
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
479
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
520
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
498
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
488
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
578
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
575
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
570
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
748
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
785
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
783
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
836
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,863 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,619 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$158 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$148 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,863
$21,485
Spending / Student
$18,619
$19,787
Best West Covina Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merced Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1545 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Sac Early College Academy At West Covina
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2226 E. Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-7217
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-7217
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Merlinda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 S. Valinda Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 W. Eldred Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4830
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4830
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Hollencrest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #66.
Vine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 E. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
Orangewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 S. Orange Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4820
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4820
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #88.
Cameron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #99.
Edgewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1624 W. Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-0600
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
Rank: #1010.
West Covina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-2900
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #1111.
California Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Bainbridge
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4800
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4800
Grades: 3-6
| 219 students
Rank: #1212.
Walnut Grove Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 E. Vine
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
Grades: 7-8
| 306 students
Rank: #1313.
Edgewood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1625 W. Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #1414.
Coronado High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E. Francisquito Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1810
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wescove Elementary School
Magnet School
1010 W. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4870
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4870
Grades: K-2
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Covina Unified School District?
West Covina Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,954 students.
What is the rank of West Covina Unified School District?
West Covina Unified School District is ranked #836 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Covina Unified School District?
76% of West Covina Unified School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Covina Unified School District?
West Covina Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is West Covina Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,619 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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