Serving 224 students in grades 9-12, Russell Westbrook Why Not High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Russell Westbrook Why Not High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Russell Westbrook Why Not High School's student population of 224 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 325% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Russell Westbrook Why Not High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell Westbrook Why Not High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7581 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
76%
55%
Black
21%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Westbrook Why Not High School's ranking?
Russell Westbrook Why Not High School is ranked #7581 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Russell Westbrook Why Not High School?
The graduation rate of Russell Westbrook Why Not High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Russell Westbrook Why Not High School?
224 students attend Russell Westbrook Why Not High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Russell Westbrook Why Not High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell Westbrook Why Not High School?
Russell Westbrook Why Not High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Russell Westbrook Why Not High School offer ?
Russell Westbrook Why Not High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Russell Westbrook Why Not High School part of?
Russell Westbrook Why Not High School is part of La's Promise Charter High #1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Russell Westbrook Why Not High School located?
Russell Westbrook Why Not High School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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