Westminster High School
14325 Goldenwest St., Westminster, CA, 92683-4905 - Map Map

School Overview:
Definition of Terms
Westminster High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Orange County, CA
Students & Faculty
Total Students 2647 students
% Male / % Female 52%  /  48%
Total Classroom Teachers 104 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 753 students
Grade 10 - 641 students
Grade 11 - 652 students
Grade 12 - 601 students
This School
(CA) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:25 1:23
Students by Ethnicity
This School
(CA) School Average
% American Indian 4% 3%
% Asian 43% 8%
% Hispanic 39% 39%
% Black 2% 9%
% White 13% 36%
Additional Student Information
This School
(CA) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 50% 30%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 11% 7%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a 3%
School Performance:
(CA) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Huntington Beach Union High School District
This School's Agency
(CA) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 9 7
Number of Students Managed 15,757 students 3,960 students
District Total Revenue $168,601,000 $37,604,000
District Expenditure $181,068,000 $39,520,000
District Revenue / Student $10,700 $9,496
District Expenditure / Student $11,491 $9,980
District Graduation Rates n/a n/a
In the News:
  • First lady puts mentoring on menu (The Fort Collins Coloradoan)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 12:11:07 pm
    DENVER - Michelle Obama encouraged 80 Denver-area high school girls Monday to not only seek mentors, but to fill that role themselves. Julie McCawley is already living that message.
  • Police investigate after teacher accused of forcibly removing student (9 News Denver)
    posted on November 8, 2009 at 11:29:05 pm
    WESTMINSTER - A teacher was placed on paid administrative leave after being accused of grabbing a disruptive student's clothing and pulling the student out of class.
  • Cosmos hold off Terriers 31-21 (Rutland Herald)
    posted on November 8, 2009 at 08:17:28 am
    WESTMINSTER – High school football games can turn around in a hurry. But the 180-degree turn in the Division III semifinal between Springfield and Bellows Falls was astonishing and will add another chapter to the storybook of these rivals, who met for the 97th time Saturday. ... - Staff Report
  • High stepping (Business Examiner)
    posted on November 4, 2009 at 08:48:29 pm
    Burnaby South Rebels forward Taichi Kashima gets a pass away as he's blocked by Burnaby North defender Ryan Jiang in the first half of their Burnaby New Westminster high school senior boys soccer playoff match, Monday at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West.
  • Ocean View starts digging for pool (Huntington Beach Independent)
    posted on November 1, 2009 at 11:11:41 am
    After waiting 30 years, Ocean View High School celebrated the groundbreaking of its soon-to-be Olympic-sized pool with faculty, students, alumni, community members and future students.
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School Notes:
  • Westminster High School is a public secondary school located in Westminster, California. It is part of the Huntington Beach Union High School District.
  • Overview
  • The school's name and traditions are derived from Westminster Abbey in London, England. The school colors of red, black and white are those of the Queen's Guard, and the school's mascot, Leo the lion, is a national animal of England.
  • The school opened on September 10, 1959 following population growth associated with the incorporation of Westminster in 1957. It covers approximately , including of working farm land. The school serves students from Johnson and Warner Middle schools and Stacey Intermediate School.
  • As of 2006, the school enrollment totaled 2,647. The racial makeup of the student body was of 40.3% Asian, 39.1% Hispanic, 12.8% White, 3.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.5% African American, 1.4% Pacific Islander, and 1.0% Filipino.
  • Alma mater
  • The school song is:
  • Sports
  • Westminster High School athletes compete in the Golden West League of CIF's Southern Section.
  • Notable alumni
  • Mike (Mac) Landess, TV News anchor [1]Attended 1962-1964.
  • Michele Zarges, CMA artist
  • Mark Eaton, Former NBA player for the Utah Jazz
  • Emma Ogiemwanye, CAMS Robotics
  • Ryan Klesko, Former MLB Player [2]
  • Barry Seevers, Tuner, land-speed record holder, and engine builder
  • Bobby Porter, Stuntman, Actor, Runner
  • Debbie Green, Olympic volleyball player
  • Eddie Bain pro baseball player class of 1970
  • External links
  • Westminster High School
  • Huntington Beach Union High School District
  • Official Class of 1989 Website
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (92683)
School Zip (92683)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 88,225 people 33,115,272 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 26% 32%
Population Average Age 34 years old 32 years old
Average Household size 3.3 persons 2.9 persons
Median Household Income $49,686 $48,909
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.9 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 40 years old 39 years old
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Zipcode (92683)


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% Owning / % Renting 61% / 39% 58% / 42%
School Map:
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4. Bolsa Grande High School - 1596 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
5. Ocean View High School - 1556 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
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