Prospect High School vs. Westmont High School
Should I attend Prospect High School or Westmont 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
Prospect High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Westmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,510 students in grades 9-12, Prospect High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,690 students in grades 9-12, Westmont 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 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,510 students
1,690 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#284 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#289 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Graduation Rate
91%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
363
450
Grade 10 Students
406
430
Grade 11 Students
379
440
Grade 12 Students
362
370
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
27%
24%
% Hispanic
36%
33%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
23%
32%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%