West Covina Unified School District

1717 W. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790-3406
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

West Covina Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,094 students in West Covina Unified School District.
Public Schools in West Covina Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.40, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
8,094 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
390 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
(18-19)
40%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Covina Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
52%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Covina Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
96%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Covina Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.63
# American Indian Students
16 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,288 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,161 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
56%
# Black Students
186 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
300 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
620
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
465
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
528
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
510
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
492
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
551
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
557
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
572
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
607
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
778
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
780
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
816
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
818
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,520 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,297 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$158 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Covina Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$148 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of West Covina Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,520
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Covina Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,297
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Covina Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Covina Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merced Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1545 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
California Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 57%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1125 Bainbridge
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4800
Grades: 3-6
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Vine Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 58%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1901 E. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Merlinda Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 55%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1120 S. Valinda Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Hollencrest Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 52%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: #66.
Edgewood High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1624 W. Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Rank: #77.
West Covina High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1609 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,923 students
Rank: #88.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1615 W. Eldred Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4830
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Rank: #99.
Orangewood Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 43%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1440 S. Orange Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4820
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1010.
Walnut Grove Intermediate
Math: 31% | Reading: 51%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
614 E. Vine
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
Grades: 7-8
| 319 students
Rank: #1111.
Cameron Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #1212.
Edgewood Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 38%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 W. Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #1313.
Coronado High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E. Francisquito Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mt. Sac Early College At West Covina
Alternative School
2226 E. Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-7217
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
1010 W. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4870
Grades: K-2
| 219 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Covina Unified School District?
West Covina Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 8,094 students.
What is the racial composition of students in West Covina Unified School District?
76% of West Covina Unified School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Covina Unified School District?
West Covina Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is West Covina Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,297 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 8,094 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 96%
  • : 40%
  • : 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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