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#377 of 3,177 private schools in CA
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Windward School
High School
11350 Palms Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066
About Windward School
Windward School is a private high school in Los Angeles, CA 90066. The school serves approximately 625 students in grades 7th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9/10, placing it in the 88.2th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.7/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $107,786, where 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
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BetaHow Windward School compares to 282 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Windward School (this school) | 5.9 |
| Palms Middle | 6.1 |
| Magnolia Science Academy 4 | 8.2 |
| Daniel Webster Middle | 5.9 |
| Richland Avenue Elementary | 8.4 |
| James J. McBride Special Education Center | 7.1 |
| Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista | 4.8 |
| ICEF Vista Middle Academy | 8.9 |
| Phoenix Continuation | 5.9 |
| Mark Twain Middle | 7.9 |
| Venice Senior High | 6.4 |
| Marina del Rey Middle | 6.0 |
| New West Charter | 5.5 |
| Goethe International Charter | 6.4 |
| Cheviot Hills Continuation | 5.4 |
| Ocean Charter | 4.8 |
| Alexander Hamilton Senior High | 7.7 |
| Animo Venice Charter High | 7.2 |
| Emerson Community Charter | 7.0 |
| University High School Charter | 5.9 |
| Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet | 4.6 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
11350 Palms Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WINDWARD SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Charnock Road Elementary Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Mar Vista Elementary Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Ready Global Academy (Online School) Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Clover Avenue Elementary Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Palms Middle Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| LE LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LOS ANGELES Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Learn Academy Mar Vista Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| REDEEMER BAPTIST SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Redeemer Baptist Elementary Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Magnolia Science Academy 4 Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Daniel Webster Middle Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| The Gray Academy Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Grand View Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 8.8 |
| La Ballona Elementary Culver City | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| WILDWOOD SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| James J. McBride Special Education Center Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| NOTRE DAME ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Richland Avenue Elementary Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| CULVER CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90066 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,786
Median Home Value
$1,636,600
Median Rent
$2,211/mo
Population
54,975
College Educated
61.4%
Homeownership
38.6%
Avg Commute
27.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
38.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Windward School
What grades does Windward School serve?
Windward School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Windward School?
Windward School has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windward School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windward School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Windward School rank in CA?
Windward School is ranked #377 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Windward School's MySchoolScout rating?
Windward School has a composite rating of 5.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Windward School a private school?
Yes, Windward School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 625
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 391-7127
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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