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Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies

Public, Charter Grades K-5
514th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 5,857 California Elementary Schools
Better than 91% of California elementary schools
Summary

Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched Studies (WHECES) is a high-performing K-5 charter school serving 621 students within the Los Angeles Unified district, consistently ranking in the top 10% of California elementary schools.

The school excels by delivering strong, balanced results in English, math, and science for all students, and it stands out for its exceptional effectiveness with Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the state's top 3% for these groups. It operates efficiently, achieving these outcomes with lower per-student spending than several nearby schools like Hamlin Charter Academy and Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary. While Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-High Ability Magnet ranks slightly higher, WHECES maintains a significant advantage in managing chronic student absenteeism compared to many local options, including Woodlake Elementary Community Charter.

WHECES has a decade-long history of 4 or 5-star ratings, demonstrating resilience even as its enrollment and student needs have grown. Its performance is particularly notable because it surpasses schools in higher-ranked districts like Las Virgenes Unified, such as Chaparral Elementary and Bay Laurel Elementary, while serving a more economically diverse community. For families seeking a well-rounded, equitable, and consistently strong educational environment, WHECES represents a compelling choice in the Woodland Hills area.

621
Students ?
23.8
Student/teacher ratio ?
$28,306
Per pupil spending ?
30.6%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 22201 San Miguel St.
       Woodland Hills, CA  91364-3039

(818) 347-9220

District: Los Angeles Unified


Students who attend Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies usually attend:

Middle:    Woodland Hills Academy
High:    Taft Charter High
Racial breakdown:

White:
37.2%
Two or more races:
23.5%
Hispanic:
19.6%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Rebounding — 86th percentile in 2022 → 91st in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the California average (72% vs 41% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 9% of California elementary schools
Ranking is rebounding — up to 91st (2025) from a 86th-percentile low (2022)
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school72%
District avg39%
California avg41%
514th of 5,857
California public elementary schools ?
Top 9%▼ down 6 pts since 2015
From top 3% (2015) to top 9% (2025)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
36th of 487Elementary Schools in the Los Angeles Unified
791st of 1,543Los Angeles Unified 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202592.4514 of 585791.2%★★★★★
202492.9508 of 586991.3%★★★★★
202390.5673 of 585988.5%★★★★☆
202287.9815 of 588386.1%★★★★☆
201995.1276 of 578995.2%★★★★★
201894.7310 of 566294.5%★★★★★
201795.9256 of 569295.5%★★★★★
201697.691 of 561498.4%★★★★★
201597.5144 of 561197.4%★★★★★
201395.868 of 553098.8%★★★★★
201294.3139 of 539097.4%★★★★★
201194.5153 of 537797.2%★★★★★
201095.4114 of 531497.9%★★★★★
200997.247 of 519399.1%★★★★★
200897.745 of 511399.1%★★★★★
200796.9109 of 511397.9%★★★★★
200697.388 of 481898.2%★★★★★
200597.293 of 482298.1%★★★★★
200497.1120 of 480997.5%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202473.9328 of 120572.8%★★★★☆
202263.5533 of 115453.8%★★★☆☆
201952.1696 of 114939.4%★★☆☆☆
201860.0552 of 107148.5%★★☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202589.7611 of 559789.1%★★★★☆
202491.1560 of 561290.0%★★★★★
202391.2553 of 560990.1%★★★★★
202288.4719 of 563587.2%★★★★☆
201994.1284 of 549294.8%★★★★★
201894.1276 of 541394.9%★★★★★

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202598.246 of 510799.1%★★★★★
202488.0431 of 510791.6%★★★★★
202387.1466 of 508790.8%★★★★★
202269.71170 of 508477.0%★★★★☆
201999.130 of 496399.4%★★★★★
201899.610 of 483099.8%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202595.6158 of 546097.1%★★★★★
202491.9372 of 551793.3%★★★★★
202392.4294 of 536394.5%★★★★★
202279.6771 of 526485.4%★★★★☆
201996.591 of 517398.2%★★★★★
201885.9455 of 508491.1%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202592.1446 of 562892.1%★★★★★
202492.4457 of 564391.9%★★★★★
202387.2761 of 563886.5%★★★★☆
202283.7930 of 566383.6%★★★★☆
201994.3292 of 551094.7%★★★★★
201893.3372 of 543193.2%★★★★★

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202566.4253 of 71864.8%★★★☆☆
202349.1389 of 66941.9%★★☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202582.0343 of 259886.8%★★★★☆
202478.0495 of 265181.3%★★★★☆
202377.8512 of 266180.8%★★★★☆
202272.3723 of 272673.5%★★★★☆
201983.0352 of 283487.6%★★★★☆
201882.2375 of 273786.3%★★★★☆
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)
Hispanic (2025)99th percentile+8 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile+6 vs school
Male (2025)92nd percentile~ school
Female (2025)89th percentile~ school
White (2025)87th percentile-4 vs school
Asian (2024)73rd percentile-19 vs school
Multi-racial (2025)65th percentile-26 vs school
By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?
Mathematics73%+36 vs state
English Language Arts/Literacy73%+24 vs state
Science66%+33 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies

In the 2024-25 school year, 621 students attended Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies.

Yes. Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies ranks in the top 8.8% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodland Hills Academy
High : Taft Charter High

Students at Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies are 37% White, 24% Two or more races, 20% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 7% African American.

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