Westchester Secondary Charter (Closed 2018)

Serving 213 students in grades 6-12, Westchester Secondary Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(16-17)
10-14%
38%
(16-17)
25-29%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
65%
5%
White
7%
20%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
93%
0.53
(16-17)
40-59%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westchester Secondary Charter?
The graduation rate of Westchester Secondary Charter is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Westchester Secondary Charter?
213 students attend Westchester Secondary Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Westchester Secondary Charter students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westchester Secondary Charter?
Westchester Secondary Charter has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westchester Secondary Charter offer ?
Westchester Secondary Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Westchester Secondary Charter part of?
Westchester Secondary Charter is part of Los Angeles County Office Of Education School District.

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