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#1369 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 14% in state

Westmont High

High School · Campbell Union High · Campbell, CA

A Campbell Union High high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4805 Westmont Ave., Campbell, CA 95008

  • Math 49% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation33.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.3:1
District spending per student$18,022
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Westmont High score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
78%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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

39.6%

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 Westmont 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 San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,539/100K

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

$142,841

Median home value

$1,578,800

Median rent

$2,694/mo

College educated

58.9%

Homeownership

48.9%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
33.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
10 boys'·13 girls'·37 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
Prospect HighEnrollment path unverified8.09–121.7 mi1,492Compare →
S.a.g.e AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.2 mi35Compare →
Lynbrook HighEnrollment path unverified9.49–122.3 mi1,720Compare →
S.a.g.e AcademyPrivate · tuition4.3privateK–122.3 mi31Compare →

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.

Campbell Union High

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$18,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Westmont High is listed in Campbell Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westmont High

Westmont High is a public high school in Campbell, CA, part of Campbell Union High, serving approximately 1,726 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,369 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westmont High

What grades does Westmont High serve?

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

How many students attend Westmont High?

Westmont High has an enrollment of approximately 1,726 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmont High?

The student-teacher ratio at Westmont High is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westmont High rank in CA?

Westmont High ranks #1,369 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Westmont High's MySchoolScout rating?

Westmont High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Westmont High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westmont High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Westmont High a charter school?

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

Is Westmont High a Title I school?

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

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

39.6% of students at Westmont 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
1,726
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 95008)
48,415
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
39.4
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 95008; 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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