Serving 56 students in grades 9-12, Westwood 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Westwood High School's student population of 56 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westwood 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 Westwood High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4898 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
69%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood High School's ranking?
Westwood High School is ranked #4898 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westwood High School?
The graduation rate of Westwood High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Westwood High School?
56 students attend Westwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Westwood High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood High School?
Westwood High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westwood High School offer ?
Westwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westwood High School part of?
Westwood High School is part of Westwood Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 3/14/2011
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