West Valley High School
West Valley High School serves 1,790 students in grades 9-12.
West Valley High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Valley High School's student population of 1,790 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Valley High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of West Valley High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2576 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
15%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Valley High School?
The graduation rate of West Valley High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend West Valley High School?
1,790 students attend West Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of West Valley High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Valley High School?
West Valley High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does West Valley High School offer ?
West Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Valley High School part of?
West Valley High School is part of Hemet Unified School District.
School Reviews
4 1/17/2018
Our daughter graduated in 1999 and excelled in every aspect. Teachers were great and the academia met all our high standards . She graduated with honors, and ended up in a prestigious university back East.
2 9/1/2015
Child attends special Ed at campus...Not happy with special ed staff I feel they failed in the care of my child. Currently looking for different educational alternatives. Don't feel good with her on that campus. Very disappointed.
Review West Valley High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
New Study Shows Vending Machine Laws Yield Positive Health Results in Schools
We analyze on a new study that shows restricting sugary snacks in vending machines in schools resulted in less weight-gain over a three-year period.
New York City Schools: Teacher Rankings Released For First Time
Explore the controversial decision by New York schools to release 15,000 teacher performance rankings to the general public this week.
Have Smartphones Ruined Public Education?
I used to think that students having smartphones in school was a bad thing. Not any more. Here are my reasons why.
