Western High School vs. Cypress High School
Should I attend Western High School or Cypress 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
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Cypress High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,750 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,865 students in grades 9-12, Cypress High School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,750 students
2,865 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
114 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1779 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#576 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
76%
Graduation Rate
98%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
429
723
Grade 10 Students
467
691
Grade 11 Students
420
750
Grade 12 Students
434
701
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
38%
% Hispanic
74%
32%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
8%
21%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%