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#1169 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 12% in state

West Ranch High

High School · William S. Hart Union High · Valencia, CA

A William S. Hart Union High high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

26255 West Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91381

  • Math 58% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 86% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+29.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+30.2 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation61.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.9:1
District spending per student$15,278
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at West Ranch High score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency86%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
89%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
89%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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

11.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where West Ranch 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$146,706

Median home value

$1,029,300

Median rent

$2,797/mo

College educated

53.6%

Homeownership

60.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91381; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
61.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·54 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of the CanyonsEnrollment path unverified7.09–121.5 mi390Compare →
Mission View PublicCharter · enrollment unverified4.98–122.6 mi261Compare →
Legacy Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–93.1 mi435Compare →
Opportunities for Learning - William S. HartCharter · enrollment unverified5.47–123.1 mi504Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

William S. Hart Union High

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#2 of 16
District spending per student
$15,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Ranch High is listed in William S. Hart Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Ranch High

West Ranch High is a public high school in Valencia, CA, part of William S. Hart Union High, serving approximately 1,843 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,169 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Ranch High

What grades does West Ranch High serve?

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

How many students attend West Ranch High?

West Ranch High has an enrollment of approximately 1,843 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at West Ranch High is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Ranch High rank in CA?

West Ranch High ranks #1,169 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is West Ranch High's MySchoolScout rating?

West Ranch High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Ranch High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Ranch High has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Ranch High a charter school?

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

Is West Ranch High a Title I school?

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

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

11.7% of students at West Ranch 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
1,843
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 91381)
21,857
Area average commute
35.4 min
Area median age
41.2
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 91381; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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