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Edgewood High School

1624 W. Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
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Edgewood High School serves 845 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 845 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Edgewood High School's student population of 845 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
845 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Edgewood High School is 0.43, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30-34%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
65-69%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edgewood 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
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
12%
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Hispanic
73%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
4%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.43
0.63
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
West Covina Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgewood High School's ranking?

Edgewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Edgewood High School often compared to?

Edgewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Hills High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Edgewood High School?

The graduation rate of Edgewood High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Edgewood High School?

845 students attend Edgewood High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Edgewood High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood High School?

Edgewood High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Edgewood High School offer ?

Edgewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Edgewood High School part of?

Edgewood High School is part of West Covina Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 845 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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