Westwood High School
- Westwood High School serves 93 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-29% (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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Westwood High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Westwood High School's student population of 93 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 93 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westwood High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westwood 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 | #6203 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 74% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westwood Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Westwood High School is Westwood Charter (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westwood Westwood Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 161 students
0.0 miles
313 Birch St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530)256-2994 0.0 K-12 161 - Westwood Fletcher Walker Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 92 students
0.3 miles
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530)256-3295 0.3 K-6 92 - Westwood Horizon High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 10-12
0.3 miles
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530)256-2311 0.3 10-12 n/a - Westwood Red River Community Day Alternative School
Grades: K-6
0.3 miles
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530)256-2311 0.3 K-6 n/a - Chester Chester Junior/senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 158 students
11.5 miles
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530)258-2126 11.5 7-12 158
School Reviews
| 5 i love this school because its small and you know everyone - Posted by Student/Alumni - smill |
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