Westwood High School
Westwood High School serves 88 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 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Westwood 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 top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Westwood High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Westwood High School's student population of 88 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 88 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westwood High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westwood High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4908 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 73% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westwood Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Westwood High School is Chester Junior/senior High School (11.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fletcher Walker Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westwood Fletcher Walker Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 87 students
0.3 miles
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-3295 0.3 K-6 87 - Chester Chester Junior/senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 173 students
11.5 miles
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126 11.5 7-12 173 - Chester Almanor High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 1 student
11.7 miles
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126 11.7 9-12 1 - Chester Chester Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 216 students
11.7 miles
158 Aspen St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3194 11.7 K-6 216 - Greenville Greenville Junior/senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 81 students
11.8 miles
117 Grand St.
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7197 11.8 7-12 81
School Reviews
| 5 i love this school because its small and you know everyone - Posted by Student/Alumni - smill |
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