Westminster High School vs. Fountain Valley High School
Should I attend Westminster High School or Fountain Valley 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
Westminster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Fountain Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,654 students in grades 9-12, Westminster 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 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,286 students in grades 9-12, Fountain Valley High School ranks in the top 5% 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 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,654 students
3,286 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#456 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#50 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
94%
Graduation Rate
94%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
689
803
Grade 10 Students
676
741
Grade 11 Students
654
895
Grade 12 Students
635
847
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
44%
56%
% Hispanic
49%
15%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
4%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
16%