Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Westwood Charter 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
19%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)70-79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westwood Charter?
The graduation rate of Westwood Charter is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Westwood Charter?
161 students attend Westwood Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Westwood Charter students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Charter?
Westwood Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Westwood Charter offer ?
Westwood Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Westwood Charter part of?
Westwood Charter is part of Westwood Unified School District.
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