West Hills High School

About West Hills High School

West Hills High School is a public high school in the West Hills area of San Diego, California. It is part of the Poway Unified School District and has a student population of over 2,000. West Hills High School offers a comprehensive range of academic, extra-curricular, and athletic programs to its students. The school has a strong emphasis on college and career readiness, with a variety of courses and activities that help students prepare for the future. Students can choose from a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, as well as clubs and activities such as theater, robotics, and music. The school also offers a wide range of sports teams, including football, basketball, soccer, and tennis. West Hills High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The school has a strong focus on character development and encourages students to be responsible and respectful citizens. West Hills High School is a great place for students to get a quality education and prepare for the future.

Address:	8756 Mast Blvd. Santee, CA 92071
Phone:	(619) 956-0400
Site:	wolfpack.guhsd.net
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,660 students

Overview West Hills High School

West Hills High School serves 1,660 students in grades 9-12.
West Hills High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on West Hills High School

West Hills High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of West Hills High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.