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#3595 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 38% in state

West Covina High

High School · West Covina Unified · West Covina, CA

A West Covina Unified high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1609 East Cameron Ave., West Covina, CA 91791

  • Math 26% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation28.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.6:1
District spending per student$18,655
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at West Covina High score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2017, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Covina High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,351/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Covina), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,365

Median home value

$782,500

Median rent

$1,875/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
12 boys'·8 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Coronado High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified7.29–120.9 mi124Compare →
Mt. Sac Early College Academy at West CovinaEnrollment path unverified6.19–120.9 mi263Compare →
South Hills AcademyPrivate · tuition8.7privatePK–120.9 mi297Compare →
Covina HighEnrollment path unverified7.19–121.5 mi1,080Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

West Covina Unified

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#7 of 15
District spending per student
$18,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Covina High is listed in West Covina Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Covina High

West Covina High is a public high school in West Covina, CA, part of West Covina Unified, serving approximately 1,811 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,595 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Covina High

What grades does West Covina High serve?

West Covina High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Covina High?

West Covina High has an enrollment of approximately 1,811 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Covina High?

The student-teacher ratio at West Covina High is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Covina High rank in CA?

West Covina High ranks #3,595 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is West Covina High's MySchoolScout rating?

West Covina High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at West Covina High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Covina High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Covina High a charter school?

No, West Covina High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Covina High a Title I school?

No, West Covina High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Covina High?

69.6% of students at West Covina High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,811
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 91791)
33,321
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
44
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91791; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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