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#6716 of 9,539 schools in CA
West Shores High
High School · Coachella Valley Unified · Salton City, CA
A Coachella Valley Unified high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 162, Salton City, CA 92275
- Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Shores High score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Shores High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low220/100K
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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
$35,658
Median home value
$139,600
Median rent
$1,201/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92275; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Coachella Valley Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,345 | Compare → |
| Desert Mirage HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,974 | Compare → |
| La Familia Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 10–12 | Not available | 235 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Coachella Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #15 of 21
- District spending per student
- $21,412NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Shores High is listed in Coachella Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Shores High
West Shores High is a public high school in Salton City, CA, part of Coachella Valley Unified, serving approximately 513 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,716 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Shores High
What grades does West Shores High serve?
West Shores High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend West Shores High?
West Shores High has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Shores High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Shores High is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Shores High rank in CA?
West Shores High ranks #6,716 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is West Shores High's MySchoolScout rating?
West Shores High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Shores High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Shores High has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Shores High a charter school?
No, West Shores High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Shores High a Title I school?
No, West Shores High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Shores High?
92.8% of students at West Shores 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Imperial County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (760) 848-1360
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92275)
- 1,410
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
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 92275; 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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