Westmoor High School vs. Jefferson High School
Should I attend Westmoor High School or Jefferson 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
Westmoor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,294 students in grades 9-12, Westmoor 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 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,246 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,294 students
1,246 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#781 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
94%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
310
272
Grade 10 Students
334
300
Grade 11 Students
329
317
Grade 12 Students
321
357
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
64%
42%
% Hispanic
24%
45%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
6%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%