South High School vs. West High School
Should I attend South High School or West 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
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,962 students in grades 9-12, South 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,871 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 20% 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 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,962 students
1,871 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
75%
Graduation Rate
95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
471
462
Grade 10 Students
503
453
Grade 11 Students
459
473
Grade 12 Students
529
483
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
36%
39%
% Hispanic
22%
23%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
30%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%