William Workman High School

16303 E. Temple Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 962 students in grades 9-12, William Workman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 962 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : 30%
  • : 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

William Workman High School's student population of 962 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
962 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of William Workman High School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
30%
40%
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(18-19)
59%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Workman High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
90%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.19
This chart display the diversity score of William Workman High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of William Workman High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William Workman 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
11%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William Workman 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 schools are William Workman High School often compared to?
William Workman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen A. Wilson High School, Los Altos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Workman High School?
The graduation rate of William Workman High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend William Workman High School?
962 students attend William Workman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of William Workman High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Workman High School?
William Workman High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William Workman High School offer ?
William Workman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William Workman High School part of?
William Workman High School is part of Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.

School Reviews

4   4/16/2018
I graduated from Workman High School in 1968. Back in the day this was the place to go. Looking to hear of a 50 year class reunion. If you have any information my e mail is. Sharon.gallentine@ymail.com.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sharon Heacock Gallentine

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 962 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : 30%
  • : 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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