Laguna High School vs. West County High School
Should I attend Laguna High School or West County 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
Laguna High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
West County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, Laguna High School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,533 students in grades 9-12, West County 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 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
82 students
1,533 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#812 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
378
Grade 10 Students
1
428
Grade 11 Students
21
385
Grade 12 Students
60
342
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
2%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
37%
26%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
49%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
12%
