Westwood High

Westwood High, a regular public high school in Westwood, California, serves students from ninth through twelfth grade. With an enrollment of just 56 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1, the school offers personalized attention and support to each student. The dedicated teaching staff includes five full-time equivalent teachers who work closely with their pupils in a remote rural setting.

Westwood High's MySchoolScout rating is 4.8 out of 10, placing it at the 40th percentile among California schools as ranked by the state. Academic performance data shows that 40% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 25% are proficient or above in Math. While these scores indicate areas for improvement, Westwood High focuses on nurturing its students' development and providing a supportive learning environment.

The school's remote location offers a unique community experience, with a tight-knit group of students and families supporting each other through the challenges and joys of high school life.

With an enrollment of 56 students, Westwood High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Westwood High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.