West Covina High School
1609 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(626)859-2900
- West Covina High School serves 2,376 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- West Covina High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- West Covina High School operates within the West Covina Unified School District.
- West Covina Unified School District's 92% graduation rate is higher than the California state average of 83%.
Top Placements (California)
West Covina High School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- West Covina High School's student population of 2376 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 96 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,376 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 96 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Covina High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The 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 0.41, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 16% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.41 |
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of West Covina High School is West Covina Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- West Covina Unified School District's student population of 13,705 students has decreased by 5% over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $6,252 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $6,494 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
| School District Name | West Covina Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 18 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 13,705 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 48% |
| District Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% |
| District Total Revenue | $90 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $94 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $6,252 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $6,494 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Covina Cameron Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 451 students
0.3 miles
1225 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626)931-1740 0.3 K-5 451 - West Covina Merced Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 552 students
0.5 miles
1545 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1700 0.5 K-5 552 - West Covina Vine Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 543 students
0.6 miles
1901 E. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1790 0.6 K-5 543 - West Covina Coronado High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 175 students
0.8 miles
1500 E. Francisquito Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1810 0.8 9-12 175 - West Covina Merlinda Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 613 students
0.8 miles
1120 S. Valinda Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626)931-1720 0.8 K-6 613
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