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#1099 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Harvard-westlake School
High School
3700 COLDWATER CANYON AVE, Studio City, CA 91604
Enrollment
1,611
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
6.0
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,611
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
6.0
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,099 of 1,787
In Studio City
#2 of 2
public schools
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Harvard-westlake School
High School in Studio City · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Harvard-westlake School
Harvard-westlake School is a private high school in Studio City, CA. Harvard-westlake School serves approximately 1,611 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Harvard-westlake School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,099 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.0 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 9:1 students to teachers, Harvard-westlake School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Harvard-westlake School 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Harvard-westlake School compares to the 1 public school in Studio City, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Studio City
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Harvard-westlake School (this school) | 6.0 |
| Carpenter Community Charter | 8.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3700 COLDWATER CANYON AVE, Studio City, CA 91604
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harvard-westlake School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. VALLEY TORAH HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Valley Village), which scores notably higher. Additionally, VALLEY TORAH HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' DIVISION (rated 6.9/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Valley Village), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Studio City, see our Studio City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Canyon Community Charter Sherman Oaks | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Sherman Oaks | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| St. Francis De Sales Sherman Oaks | 1.0 mi | — |
| BRIDGES ACADEMY Studio City | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Riverside Drive Charter Sherman Oaks | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Campbell Hall (Episcopal) Studio City | 1.2 mi | — |
| Beth Hillel Day Valley Village | 1.3 mi | — |
| Carpenter Community Charter Studio City | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| BETH HILLEL DAY SCHOOL Valley Village | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| BETH HILLEL DAY SCHOOL Valley Village | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| C. and E. Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School Sherman Oaks | 1.3 mi | — |
| MERDINIAN ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL SCHOOL Sherman Oaks | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| VALLEY TORAH HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' DIVISION Valley Village | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| ABC LITTLE SCHOOL Studio City | 1.5 mi | — |
| Legacy Academy of Jewish Education Inc Sherman Oaks | 1.8 mi | — |
| Louis Armstrong Middle Sherman Oaks | 1.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Walter Reed Middle North Hollywood | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Valley Torah High School Valley Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| VALLEY TORAH HIGH SCHOOL Valley Village | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Colfax Charter Elementary Valley Village | 1.9 mi | 9.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91604 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$141,317
Median Home Value
$1,698,900
Median Rent
$2,471/mo
Population
32,118
College Educated
64.7%
Homeownership
44.7%
Avg Commute
30.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
41
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harvard-westlake School
What grades does Harvard-westlake School serve?
Harvard-westlake School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Harvard-westlake School?
Harvard-westlake School has an enrollment of approximately 1,611 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvard-westlake School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvard-westlake School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Harvard-westlake School rank in CA?
Harvard-westlake School ranks #1,099 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Harvard-westlake School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harvard-westlake School 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 School a private school?
Yes, Harvard-westlake School 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 School a religious school?
No, Harvard-westlake School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 179
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 980-6692
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