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 2,010 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 193 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 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
2,010 students
193 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
32:1
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
Kindergarten Students
-
3
Grade 2 Students
-
5
Grade 3 Students
-
1
Grade 4 Students
-
4
Grade 5 Students
-
8
Grade 6 Students
-
5
Grade 7 Students
-
10
Grade 8 Students
-
17
Grade 9 Students
472
24
Grade 10 Students
465
31
Grade 11 Students
541
42
Grade 12 Students
532
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
12%
5%
% Hispanic
27%
17%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
50%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
