Jefferson High School vs. Westmoor High School
Should I attend Jefferson High School or Westmoor High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Westmoor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,246 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,294 students in grades 9-12, Westmoor High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,246 students
1,294 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#309 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
92%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
272
310
Grade 10 Students
300
334
Grade 11 Students
317
329
Grade 12 Students
357
321
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
42%
64%
% Hispanic
45%
24%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
5%
6%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%