William S. Hart High School
24825 N. Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(661)259-7575
- William S. Hart High School serves 2,342 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- William S. Hart High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
- William S. Hart High School operates within the William S. Hart Union High School District.
- William S. Hart Union High School District's 95% graduation rate is higher than the California state average of 83%.
Top Placements (California)
William S. Hart High School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- William S. Hart High School's student population of 2342 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,342 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William S. Hart High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William S. Hart High School is 0.59, 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 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 46% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.41 |
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of William S. Hart High School is William S. Hart Union High School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- William S. Hart Union High School District's student population of 26,725 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $8,130 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $8,328 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
| School District Name | William S. Hart Union High School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 20 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 26,725 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 48% |
| District Graduation Rate | 95% | 83% |
| District Total Revenue | $214 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $220 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $8,130 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $8,328 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William S. Hart High School is Sequoia School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Placerita Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Newhall Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newhall Newhall Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 664 students
0.3 miles
24607 N. Walnut St.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661)291-4010 0.3 K-6 664 - Newhall Placerita Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 1053 students
0.3 miles
25015 N. Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661)259-1551 0.3 7-8 1053 - Valencia Old Orchard Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 464 students
0.6 miles
25141 N. Avenida Rondel
Valencia, CA 91355
(661)291-4040 0.6 K-6 464 - Valencia Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-steam Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 677 students
0.8 miles
25443 Orchard Village Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661)200-3194 0.8 K-6 677 - Newhall Peachland Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 478 students
0.9 miles
24800 Peachland Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661)291-4020 0.9 K-6 478
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