Westlake High School

100 N. Lakeview Canyon Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 2,166 students in grades 9-12, Westlake High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westlake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Westlake High School's student population of 2,166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,166 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
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School Rankings

Westlake High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westlake High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#322 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
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58%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westlake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
76%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
14%
12%
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Hispanic
26%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
51%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Westlake High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Westlake High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westlake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westlake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westlake High School's ranking?
Westlake High School is ranked #322 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Westlake High School often compared to?
Westlake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Park Independent, Oak Park High School, Thousand Oaks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westlake High School?
The graduation rate of Westlake High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Westlake High School?
2,166 students attend Westlake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Westlake High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westlake High School offer ?
Westlake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westlake High School part of?
Westlake High School is part of Conejo Valley Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   3/16/2020
I attended WHS, and it was one of the best four years of school in my life, they'll do anything to help you pass each grade.
- Posted by Parent - Daisy Avalos
2   1/19/2012
Academic quality suffers from school refusal to allow students full use of 21st century technologies. Many teachers mired in administrative 70's era policies and mindset. Extracurricular activities are only accessible to those who can afford to pay thousands of dollars for them. Facilities are a little better than some other public high schools in the area. Parent involvement is restricted by administration. Many teachers are inaccessible to students and parents alike.
- Posted by Parent - brwnb
5   12/5/2010
Westlake High School is an amazing school. Kis who are interested in learning will be very academically challenged in the honors classes. The sports and music programs are outstanding. People move from from many other areas to attend schools in the Conejo Valley and Westlake High School upholds that reputation. We would choose this school over Oaks Christian anyday.
- Posted by Parent - arnao
2   8/16/2010
If one likes being w/ a racist, ignorant, arrogant, over-competitive, self- centered, uninviting snob then W.H.S is the best school for you because there are plenty of individuals like that. Oh, and if your son/daughter is planning on taking honors this year brace yourselves for they will experience the mental abuse of your lifetime because here at Westlake we like to prepare our students for life by completely lowering their self-esteems. Westlake high school's campus is pretty on the outside but what goes on inside is ugly... just like their students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jimmy

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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