Westmont High School vs. Prospect High School
Should I attend Westmont High School or Prospect 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,690 students
1,510 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#284 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
76%
Graduation Rate
93%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
450
363
Grade 10 Students
430
406
Grade 11 Students
440
379
Grade 12 Students
370
362
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
24%
27%
% Hispanic
33%
36%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
32%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%