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Glen A. Wilson High School

16455 Wedgeworth Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
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Glen A. Wilson High School serves 1,454 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 1,454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 97% (Top 5% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glen A. Wilson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

School Overview

Glen A. Wilson High School's student population of 1,454 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,454 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Glen A. Wilson High School is 0.57, 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
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glen A. Wilson 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 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
75%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glen A. Wilson 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
25:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Glen A. Wilson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
42%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Glen A. Wilson High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
51%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Glen A. Wilson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Glen A. Wilson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
5%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Glen A. Wilson High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Glen A. Wilson High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Glen A. Wilson High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Glen A. Wilson High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glen A. Wilson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glen A. Wilson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Hacienda La Puente 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 Glen A. Wilson High School's ranking?

Glen A. Wilson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

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

60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Glen A. Wilson High School?

The graduation rate of Glen A. Wilson High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Glen A. Wilson High School?

1,454 students attend Glen A. Wilson High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Glen A. Wilson High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Glen A. Wilson High School?

Glen A. Wilson High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Glen A. Wilson High School offer ?

Glen A. Wilson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Glen A. Wilson High School part of?

Glen A. Wilson High School is part of Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 97% (Top 5%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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