Serving 2,025 students in grades 9-12, West 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,025 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West High School's student population of 2,025 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,025 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
West 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 West High School is 0.44, 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
#7064 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
73%
55%
Black
13%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West High School's ranking?
West High School is ranked #7064 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are West High School often compared to?
West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 82%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend West High School?
2,025 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of West High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West High School part of?
West High School is part of Kern High School District.
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