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#1100 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 12% in state

Westminster High

High School · Huntington Beach Union High · Westminster, CA

A Huntington Beach Union High high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14325 Goldenwest St., Westminster, CA 92683

  • Math 38% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+9.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.4 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+25.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.8:1
District spending per student$17,009
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Westminster High score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency64%(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 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.5%

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 Westminster 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,950/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), 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

$82,703

Median home value

$820,000

Median rent

$2,101/mo

College educated

26.5%

Homeownership

52.2%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92683; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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
Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6PK–120.6 mi204Compare →
Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–111.4 mi8Compare →
Fusion Academy - Huntington BeachPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–121.5 mi29Compare →
Fusion Academy Huntington BeachPrivate · tuitionNot rated5–121.5 mi39Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Huntington Beach Union High

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$17,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Westminster High is listed in Huntington Beach Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westminster High

Westminster High is a public high school in Westminster, CA, part of Huntington Beach Union High, serving approximately 2,543 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,100 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westminster High

What grades does Westminster High serve?

Westminster High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Westminster High?

Westminster High has an enrollment of approximately 2,543 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westminster High?

The student-teacher ratio at Westminster High is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westminster High rank in CA?

Westminster High ranks #1,100 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Westminster High's MySchoolScout rating?

Westminster 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 Westminster High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westminster High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Westminster High a charter school?

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

Is Westminster High a Title I school?

No, Westminster High is not currently a Title I school.

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

86.5% of students at Westminster 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
2,543
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
107
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 92683)
90,140
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
41.7
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 92683; 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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