Westmont High School

4805 Westmont Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Westmont High School is located in Campbell, California, United States and is part of the Campbell Union High School District. First opened in the fall of 1964, Westmont drew students initially from both Blackford and Campbell High Schools.
Serving 1,726 students in grades 9-12, Westmont High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Westmont High School's student population of 1,726 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Black, Red, Scarlet

School Rankings

Westmont High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westmont High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1065 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
55%
33%
76%
47%
48%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westmont High School's ranking?
Westmont High School is ranked #1065 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Westmont High School often compared to?
Westmont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prospect High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westmont High School?
The graduation rate of Westmont High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Westmont High School?
1,726 students attend Westmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Westmont High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westmont High School?
Westmont High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westmont High School offer ?
Westmont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westmont High School part of?
Westmont High School is part of Campbell Union High School District.

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First day of School (Events)
August 12, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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