West Covina High School
Tel:
(626)859-2900
- West Covina High School serves 2,286 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 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 76%.
Top Placements
West Covina High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- West Covina High School's student population of 2,286 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,286 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Covina High School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Covina High School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2084 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 17% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Covina Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 494 students
0.3 miles
1225 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626)931-1740 0.3 K-5 494 - West Covina Merced Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 564 students
0.5 miles
1545 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1700 0.5 K-5 564 - West Covina Vine Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 541 students
0.6 miles
1901 E. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1790 0.6 K-5 541 - West Covina Coronado High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 145 students
0.8 miles
1500 E. Francisquito Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1810 0.8 9-12 145 - West Covina Merlinda Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 600 students
0.8 miles
1120 S. Valinda Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626)931-1720 0.8 K-6 600
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