Westlake High School vs. Oak Park Independent
Should you attend Westlake High School or Oak Park Independent? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Westlake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Oak Park Independent ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 2,083 students in grades 9-12, Westlake High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 183 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oak Park Independent ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
2,083 students
183 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
31:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1314 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
60-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60-79%
n/a
Graduation Rate
96%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
-
5
Grade 2 Students
-
1
Grade 3 Students
-
1
Grade 4 Students
-
7
Grade 5 Students
-
3
Grade 6 Students
-
7
Grade 7 Students
-
15
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
464
15
Grade 10 Students
533
28
Grade 11 Students
540
38
Grade 12 Students
546
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
13%
6%
% Hispanic
26%
13%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
50%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
