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Westlake High School vs. Oak Park Independent

Should I attend Westlake High School or Oak Park Independent? 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
Westlake High School
100 N. Lakeview Canyon Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Oak Park Independent
5801 Conifer St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Westlake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Oak Park Independent ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,166 students in grades 9-12, Westlake 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 76% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oak Park Independent ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
2,166 students
240 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
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Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
7 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
34:1
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Test Scores

#322 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#225 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
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58%
(Top 20% in CA)
70-79%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westlake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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76%
(Top 10% in CA)
70-79%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westlake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Park Independent and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart display graduation rate of Westlake High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
-
5
Grade 1 Students
-
10
Grade 2 Students
-
7
Grade 3 Students
-
7
Grade 4 Students
-
13
Grade 5 Students
-
10
Grade 6 Students
-
16
Grade 7 Students
-
16
Grade 8 Students
-
25
Grade 9 Students
512
21
Grade 10 Students
538
22
Grade 11 Students
565
45
Grade 12 Students
551
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
14%
12%
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% Hispanic
26%
16%
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% Black
2%
8%
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% White
51%
56%
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This chart display the percentage of White students in Oak Park Independent and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
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0.65
0.64
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westlake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oak Park Independent and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Park Independent and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
 
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