West Covina High School
Tel:
(626) 859-2900
- West Covina High School serves 2,227 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Covina High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- West Covina High School's student population of 2,227 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,227 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Covina High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of West Covina High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2956 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 6% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Covina Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Covina High School is Coronado High (Continuation School) (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hollencrest Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cameron Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Covina Cameron Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 474 students
0.3 miles
1225 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740 0.3 K-5 474 - West Covina Merced Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 587 students
0.5 miles
1545 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700 0.5 K-5 587 - West Covina Vine Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 519 students
0.6 miles
1901 E. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790 0.6 K-5 519 - West Covina Coronado High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 180 students
0.8 miles
1500 E. Francisquito Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1810 0.8 9-12 180 - West Covina Merlinda Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 616 students
0.8 miles
1120 S. Valinda Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720 0.8 K-6 616
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