Excellent
#638 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Westwood High
High School · Westwood Unified · Westwood, CA
A Westwood Unified high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1510, Westwood, CA 96137
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Westwood High score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2019, reaching 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westwood 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Average539/100K
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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
$63,480
Median home value
$403,100
Median rent
$971/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Westwood Unified
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood High is listed in Westwood Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood High
Westwood High is a public high school in Westwood, CA, part of Westwood Unified, serving approximately 56 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #638 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood High
What grades does Westwood High serve?
Westwood High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Westwood High?
Westwood High has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood High is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood High rank in CA?
Westwood High ranks #638 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Westwood High's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Westwood High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westwood High a charter school?
No, Westwood High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood High a Title I school?
No, Westwood High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwood High?
82.1% of students at Westwood 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
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lassen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.5%
- Phone
- (530) 256-2311
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 96137)
- 2,717
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 57.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 96137; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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