West County Community High School serves 131 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)11-19%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
71%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)60-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
20%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West County Community High School?
The graduation rate of West County Community High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend West County Community High School?
131 students attend West County Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of West County Community High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West County Community High School?
West County Community High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does West County Community High School offer ?
West County Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West County Community High School part of?
West County Community High School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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