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West Hills High

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West Hills High ranks 303 rd of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

303^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 86% of California high schools

Summary

West Hills High is a large, comprehensive public high school serving roughly 1,624 students in grades 9-12 within the Grossmont Union High district in Santee, and it stands out as a consistently high-performing school that ranks in the 86th percentile among all California high schools.

The school excels in several key areas compared to other local schools, particularly within its own district. It boasts a 93.5% graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the district average, and its students demonstrate much stronger proficiency in English, math, and science than peers at nearby schools like Grossmont High and El Cajon Valley High. Furthermore, West Hills achieves these strong outcomes while effectively serving a diverse student body, with its students from low socioeconomic backgrounds ranking in the 87th percentile statewide.

Notably, West Hills High delivers these excellent results efficiently, with per-student spending that is moderate compared to some alternative schools in the area that have much higher costs but poorer outcomes, such as Chaparral High. While math scores are a relative area for growth, the school showed impressive across-the-board improvement in the 2024-2025 school year, solidifying its reputation as a top-tier, comprehensive educational option in East County.

1,624

Students ?

23.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,426

Per pupil spending ?

42.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8756 Mast Blvd.
Santee, CA 92071-2046

(619) 956-0400

District: Grossmont Union High

Feeder schools for West Hills High:

Elementary:	Carlton Hills Elementary
	Carlton Oaks Elementary
	Chet F. Harritt Elementary
	Fletcher Hills Elementary
	More...
	PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.2%

Hispanic:

35.2%

Two or more races:

9.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (55% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of California high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg35%

California avg41%

303^rd of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 13High Schools in the Grossmont Union High

750^th of 1,543Grossmont Union High among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	85.4	303 of 2162	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	71.1	550 of 2159	74.5%	★★★★☆
2023	68.5	599 of 2170	72.4%	★★★★☆
2022	73.1	479 of 2123	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	74.6	302 of 1290	76.6%	★★★★☆
2019	75.5	445 of 2133	79.1%	★★★★☆
2018	88.8	234 of 2017	88.4%	★★★★☆
2017	89.0	222 of 2021	89.0%	★★★★☆
2016	84.5	296 of 2039	85.5%	★★★★☆
2015	78.6	387 of 1994	80.6%	★★★★☆
2013	68.0	343 of 2426	85.9%	★★★★☆
2012	65.3	411 of 2354	82.5%	★★★★☆
2011	64.1	419 of 2367	82.3%	★★★★☆
2010	62.4	461 of 2281	79.8%	★★★★☆
2009	61.6	424 of 2238	81.1%	★★★★☆
2008	56.8	526 of 2117	75.2%	★★★★☆
2007	59.8	460 of 2063	77.7%	★★★★☆
2006	58.8	487 of 1968	75.3%	★★★★☆
2005	59.4	420 of 1901	77.9%	★★★★☆
2004	55.7	411 of 1653	75.1%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	76.0	146 of 585	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	36.1	402 of 573	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	71.0	194 of 591	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.3	360 of 581	38.0%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	70.7	196 of 1161	83.1%	★★★★☆
2021	57.2	153 of 555	72.4%	★★★★☆
2019	64.3	243 of 1117	78.2%	★★★★☆
2018	67.1	215 of 1052	79.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	85.6	247 of 1906	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	72.4	464 of 1915	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	66.8	563 of 1915	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	450 of 1858	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	62.1	366 of 1054	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.9	398 of 1833	78.3%	★★★★☆
2018	85.5	250 of 1760	85.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	81.1	279 of 1900	85.3%	★★★★☆
2024	74.5	392 of 1902	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.2	407 of 1917	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	78.5	291 of 1861	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	71.1	411 of 1814	77.3%	★★★★☆
2018	91.5	126 of 1742	92.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	83.8	269 of 2013	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	488 of 2026	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	65.3	580 of 2030	71.4%	★★★★☆
2022	64.6	550 of 1943	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	74.7	238 of 1126	78.9%	★★★★☆
2019	68.6	491 of 1937	74.7%	★★★★☆
2018	81.9	289 of 1862	84.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	81.9	335 of 1942	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	65.3	588 of 1948	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.8	577 of 1963	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	71.8	458 of 1916	76.1%	★★★★☆
2021	80.1	225 of 1122	79.9%	★★★★☆
2019	69.5	493 of 1880	73.8%	★★★★☆
2018	88.7	205 of 1834	88.8%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	29 of 175	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	19.6	153 of 183	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	64.7	62 of 190	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.6	79 of 168	53.0%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	78.2	128 of 577	77.8%	★★★★☆
2024	29.4	422 of 574	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.1	433 of 541	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.1	295 of 422	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	73.5	99 of 366	73.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	30.3	871 of 1252	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.8	348 of 1216	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	55.2	363 of 1197	69.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	67.4	377 of 1155	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.2	571 of 1173	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.9	672 of 1193	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.6	558 of 1204	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.3	532 of 1222	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.2	281 of 1173	76.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)87th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)85th percentile~ school

Military Connected (2025)83rd percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2022)83rd percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)83rd percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)78th percentile-8 vs school

Asian (2025)75th percentile-11 vs school

White (2025)67th percentile-19 vs school

Special Education (2025)30th percentile-56 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy71%+22 vs state

Mathematics49%+12 vs state

Science46%+13 vs state

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by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, May 23, 2015

West Hills has a beautiful campus, however its physical allure is not indicative of the harsh treatment that many students of color may experience while attending this school. My children have been attending West Hill since 2013. I am a former member of the United States Navy and I lived in military housing near campus. For years my children have endured so many racial issues with students as well as with some teachers. I don't recommend allowing children that are not white to attend this school (specifically African American students) check with the district office if you find yourself stationed in the San Diego area and residing in Santee military housing -to locate other local schools that are more diverse (both student body and administration). Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Hills High	Public	9-12	8756 Mast Blvd.	Santee	92071	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 956-0400	1,624	69	23.3	42.7%	782 (48.2%)	16 (1.0%)	572 (35.2%)	99 (6.1%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.4%)	146 (9.0%)	85.4	303^rd of 2162 public high schools	86.0%		71.1	550^th of 2159 public high schools	74.5%	247			46.1		45.6			70.9	70.9			49.4	49.4	$24,426	$23,322	$1,104
Grossmont Middle College High	Public	11-12	8800 Grossmont College Dr.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 644-7524	37	3	14.5	27.0%	27 (73.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.5%)	98.7	23^rd of 2162 public high schools	98.9%		97.2	64^th of 2159 public high schools	97.0%	41			75.0		75.0			93.3	93.3			86.7	86.7	$34,097	$33,038	$1,059
Santana High	Public	9-12	9915 North Magnolia Ave.	Santee	92071	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 956-0211	1,621	69	23.5	46.0%	868 (53.5%)	23 (1.4%)	529 (32.6%)	68 (4.2%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	123 (7.6%)	76.4	472^nd of 2162 public high schools	78.2%		74	505^th of 2159 public high schools	76.6%	33			39.5	18.2	38.4			65.1	65.1			41.6	41.6	$25,543	$24,398	$1,145
Chaparral High	Public	9-12	1600 North Cuyamaca St.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 956-4600	45	6	7.2	77.8%	14 (31.1%)	7 (15.6%)	22 (48.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)	8	2120^th of 2162 public high schools	1.9%		10.7	2022^nd of 2159 public high schools	6.3%	98			0.0		0.0			8.3	8.3			0.0	0.0
MERIT Academy	Public	9-12	1600 North Cuyamaca St.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 956-0600	68	7	9.6	73.5%	28 (41.2%)	7 (10.3%)	28 (41.2%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	15.9	1771^st of 2162 public high schools	18.1%		11.4	1979^th of 2159 public high schools	8.3%	208			8.3		8.3			16.7	16.7			9.1	9.1	$68,770	$67,100	$1,670
IDEA Center	Public	9-12	1600 North Cuyamaca St.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 956-4332	127	16	7.7	65.4%	60 (47.2%)	3 (2.4%)	51 (40.2%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)	21.4	1665^th of 2162 public high schools	23.0%		34.9	1373^rd of 2159 public high schools	36.4%	292			8.9		8.7			34.8	34.8			6.3	6.3	$61,698	$60,326	$1,372
Henry High	Public	9-12	6702 Wandermere Dr.	San Diego	92120	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 286-7700	2,485	95	26.2	41.6%	975 (39.2%)	142 (5.7%)	783 (31.5%)	349 (14.0%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	228 (9.2%)	88.5	229^th of 2162 public high schools	89.4%		90.1	222^nd of 2159 public high schools	89.7%	7			55.7	9.1	54.9			69.9	69.9			51.4	51.4	$19,275	$18,158	$1,117
Altus Schools East County	Public, Charter	7-12	111 Fletcher Pkwy.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Altus Schools East County District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 678-2020	287	8	35.3	73.2%	68 (23.7%)	21 (7.3%)	167 (58.2%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.6%)	36.1	1355^th of 2162 public high schools	37.3%		47.7	1061^st of 2159 public high schools	50.9%	294	20.8	14.7	18.2	17.7	17.4	15.4	29.2	54.1	39.2	15.4	25.0	5.4	13.5	$25,210	$24,086	$1,124
River Valley Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.	Lakeside	92040	San Diego County	River Valley Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 390-2579	231	12	19.5	20.8%	158 (68.4%)	5 (2.2%)	56 (24.2%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	97.5	45^th of 2162 public high schools	97.9%		96.6	75^th of 2159 public high schools	96.5%	30	51.4			79.4	65.2	58.6	80.0	86.5	76.2	71.4	62.9	64.9	66.0
Grossmont High	Public	9-12	1100 Murray Dr.	La Mesa	91944	San Diego County	Grossmont Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 668-6000	2,172	89	24.3	64.0%	710 (32.7%)	171 (7.9%)	995 (45.8%)	111 (5.1%)	7 (0.3%)	14 (0.6%)	163 (7.5%)	59.7	829^th of 2162 public high schools	61.7%		68.3	595^th of 2159 public high schools	72.4%	234			34.1	23.1	33.8			56.2	56.2			24.9	24.9	$24,001	$22,836	$1,165

Frequently Asked Questions about West Hills High

How many students attend West Hills High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,624 students attended West Hills High.

What district is West Hills High in?

Grossmont Union High

What is the racial makeup of West Hills High?

Students at West Hills High are 48% White, 35% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

What schools feed into West Hills High?

West Hills High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carlton Hills Elementary
Elementary : Carlton Oaks Elementary
Elementary : Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Elementary : Fletcher Hills Elementary
Elementary : PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue

Is West Hills High a good school?

West Hills High ranks 303^rd of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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