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. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in West Covina Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
8,094 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
390 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
West Covina Unified School District, which is ranked #839 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#858 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
# American Indian Students
16 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,288 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,161 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
56%
# Black Students
186 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
300 Students
1,235,110 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:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
620
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
465
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
528
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
510
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
492
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
551
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
557
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
572
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
607
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
778
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
780
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
816
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
818
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,520 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. 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 $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$158 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$148 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,520
$19,801
Spending / Student
$18,297
$18,236
Best West Covina Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merced Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1545 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Sac Early College At West Covina
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2226 E. Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-7217
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-7217
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Merlinda Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 S. Valinda Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 W. Eldred Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4830
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4830
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Hollencrest Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: #66.
Vine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 E. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Orangewood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 S. Orange Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4820
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4820
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #99.
Edgewood High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1624 W. Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-0600
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Rank: #1010.
West Covina High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-2900
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,923 students
Rank: #1111.
California Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Bainbridge
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4800
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4800
Grades: 3-6
| 224 students
Rank: #1212.
Walnut Grove Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 E. Vine
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
Grades: 7-8
| 319 students
Rank: #1313.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1625 W. Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #1414.
Coronado High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E. Francisquito Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1810
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
1010 W. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4870
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 rank of West Covina Unified School District?
West Covina Unified School District is ranked #839 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
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 $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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