Western High School

About Western High School

Western High School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Los Angeles, California. Established in the year 1873, Western High School is one of the oldest high schools in the state of California and has a rich history of academic excellence. The school offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for students, including a broad range of college preparatory courses, Advanced Placement classes, and a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Western High School is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging environment for its students. The school offers a wide variety of support services to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed. These services include individualized academic plans, tutoring, and counseling.
The school also provides its students with a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and student government. These activities provide students with the opportunity to develop their social and leadership skills, as well as to participate in a variety of activities that promote physical and mental health.
Western High School is committed to providing its students with an exceptional education that prepares them for success in college and beyond. The school offers a rigorous curriculum that is designed to challenge and engage its students, while also providing them with the necessary tools to achieve their goals. With a committed faculty and staff, Western High School is an excellent choice for any student looking for a quality education.

Address:	501 S. W.ern Ave. Anaheim, CA 92804
Phone:	(714) 220-4040
Site:	western.auhsd.us
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,734 students

Overview Western High School

Western High School serves 1,734 students in grades 9-12.
Western High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Western High School

Western High School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Western High School is 0.45, 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.