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#1070 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Harvard-westlake

High School

700 N FARING RD, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,617

Student-Teacher

8.1:1

Score

6.0

Grades

7th – 12th

Enrollment

1,617

Student-Teacher

8.1:1

Score

6.0

Grades

7th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,070 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#75 of 137

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About Harvard-westlake

Harvard-westlake is a private high school in Los Angeles, CA. Harvard-westlake serves approximately 1,617 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Harvard-westlake has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,070 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.5 pts below CA schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 8.1:1 students to teachers, Harvard-westlake sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Harvard-westlake is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Harvard-westlake compares to 282 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.1:1

This School

18.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,617

This School

554

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 48.5% vs 0%

Asian 29.7% vs 0%

Black 9.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 8.7% vs 0%

Harvard-westlake Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Harvard-westlake (this school)	—	1,617	8.1:1	6.0
Emerson Community Charter	2.4 mi	516	21.5:1	8.2
University High School Charter	3.4 mi	1,422	21.5:1	7.7
The SEED School of Los Angeles County	3.4 mi	178	11.9:1	—
New West Charter	3.9 mi	998	19.6:1	7.6
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista	4.0 mi	498	20.8:1	4.3
Laurel Elementary	4.1 mi	247	15.4:1	5.7
Magnolia Science Academy 4	4.1 mi	124	17.7:1	8.2
Daniel Webster Middle	4.1 mi	471	18.1:1	6.5
Larchmont Charter	4.1 mi	1,631	22.7:1	8.9
Paul Revere Charter Middle	4.2 mi	1,750	25.4:1	8.4
Richland Avenue Elementary	4.2 mi	252	21:1	9.4
Fairfax Senior High	4.3 mi	1,524	17.7:1	7.8
Whitman Continuation	4.3 mi	51	12.8:1	7.0
Cheviot Hills Continuation	4.4 mi	51	51:1	6.6
Alexander Hamilton Senior High	4.5 mi	2,107	17.1:1	7.4
Palms Middle	4.6 mi	1,195	21:1	7.5
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies	4.7 mi	1,387	20.7:1	8.1
Hollywood Senior High	5.4 mi	1,052	16.2:1	7.6
New Los Angeles Charter	5.5 mi	325	23.2:1	7.2
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle	5.6 mi	471	16.8:1	6.5

Showing 20 of 282 schools. View all schools in Los Angeles

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention

A- 8.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.1:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,148

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 66%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

D 1.2 / 10

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Enrollment 1,617

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 48.5%

Asian 29.7%

Black 9.8%

Hispanic 8.7%

Two or More 2.7%

Native American 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

700 N FARING RD, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Harvard-westlake may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Beverly Hills High (rated 7.4/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Beverly Hills), which scores notably higher. Another option is MARYMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL LOS ANGELES (rated 7.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GEFFEN ACADEMY AT UCLA (rated 6.7/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Harvard-Westlake Los Angeles	0.0 mi	1,616	—
Marymount High School Los Angeles	1.0 mi	343	—
MARYMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL LOS ANGELES Los Angeles	1.1 mi	310	7.3
Warner Avenue Elementary Los Angeles	1.3 mi	592	8.9
SINAI AKIBA ACADEMY Los Angeles	1.6 mi	372	6.9
Sinai Akiba Academy Los Angeles	1.6 mi	290	—
JOHN THOMAS DYE SCHOOL Los Angeles	1.7 mi	336	7.0
Community Magnet Charter Elementary Los Angeles	1.7 mi	448	8.7
The John Thomas Dye School Los Angeles	1.7 mi	338	—
Fairburn Avenue Elementary Los Angeles	2.1 mi	480	8.4
Hawthorne Elementary Beverly Hills	1.8 mi	588	8.9
GEFFEN ACADEMY AT UCLA Los Angeles	2.2 mi	604	6.7
Geffen Academy at UCLA Los Angeles	2.2 mi	589	—
MONTESSORI DISCOVERY GARDEN Los Angeles	2.2 mi	2	—
Saint Paul the Apostle School Los Angeles	2.4 mi	514	—
ST PAUL THE APOSTLE Los Angeles	2.4 mi	558	5.1
Creative Center for Children Los Angeles	2.4 mi	13	—
Emerson Community Charter Los Angeles	2.4 mi	516	8.2
Beverly Hills High Beverly Hills	2.3 mi	1,178	7.4
Moreno High (Continuation) Beverly Hills	2.3 mi	3	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90077 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$220,464

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$2,680/mo

Population

8,158

College Educated

76.9%

Homeownership

83.7%

Avg Commute

27.9 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

47.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Harvard-westlake

What grades does Harvard-westlake serve?

Harvard-westlake serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Harvard-westlake?

Harvard-westlake has an enrollment of approximately 1,617 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvard-westlake?

The student-teacher ratio at Harvard-westlake is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Harvard-westlake rank in CA?

Harvard-westlake ranks #1,070 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Harvard-westlake's MySchoolScout rating?

Harvard-westlake has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Harvard-westlake a private school?

Yes, Harvard-westlake is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Harvard-westlake a religious school?

No, Harvard-westlake is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 9 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 36 Some Transit
Bike Score: 7 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 7th – 12th
Enrollment: 1,617
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 199
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 164 days
Setting: Large City
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (323) 770-1665

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