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Westwood High

Public Grades 9-12

1648^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 24% of California high schools

Summary

Westwood High is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in rural Westwood, California, with a current enrollment of only 54 students.

The school is currently facing significant academic challenges, with recent data showing a graduation rate of 46.2% and a concerning dropout rate of 53.8%. Proficiency rates in core subjects like English, math, and science are well below state averages, and the school's statewide ranking has dropped sharply in recent years. It's important to note that the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and is part of the Westwood Unified district, which ranks in the bottom quarter of California districts. Despite spending over $24,000 per student, these resources have not yet translated into stronger student outcomes.

When compared to the nearest similar school, Chester Junior/Senior High, the differences are stark. Chester has a 91.3% graduation rate and a much lower dropout rate of 8.7%, despite having a slightly higher rate of chronic student absences. While both schools spend similar amounts per student and serve rural communities, Westwood High's student body faces nearly twice the level of economic disadvantage. This comparison within the Plumas Unified district highlights that Westwood's extreme performance volatility and current crisis are unusual and suggest a need for immediate, targeted intervention to support its students.

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,007

Per pupil spending ?

72.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

Fourth and Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137-1510

(530) 256-2311

District: Westwood Unified

Feeder schools for Westwood High:

Elementary:

Fletcher Walker Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.5%

Hispanic:

16.7%

American Indian:

9.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 29th percentile in 2009 → 24th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (14% vs 41% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the California average (46% vs 88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school14%

District avg24%

California avg41%

1,648^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 26 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to bottom 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1157^th of 1,543Westwood 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	58.3	934 of 2740	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.4	509 of 894	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.2	1679 of 2715	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.5	995 of 2480	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.0	1107 of 2508	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	37.2	1433 of 2497	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	24.6	1888 of 2379	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	36.3	1461 of 2236	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	19.0	1878 of 2179	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	24.4	1621 of 2063	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	16.9	1752 of 2005	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	9.1	1884 of 1999	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	19.0	1510 of 1804	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	33.6	1139 of 1777	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	37.3	1030 of 1769	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	26.2	1141 of 1496	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	22.2	1648 of 2162	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	68.0	607 of 2170	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	25.9	957 of 1290	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.7	1381 of 2133	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.3	1022 of 2039	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.5	668 of 2426	72.5%	★★★★☆
2012	46.7	863 of 2354	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	38.6	1095 of 2367	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	28.0	1335 of 2281	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	25.7	1590 of 2238	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	23.6	1376 of 2117	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	37.1	948 of 2063	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	38.0	891 of 1968	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	40.3	795 of 1901	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	32.3	882 of 1653	46.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Middle school

White (2018)24th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy18%-31 vs state

Mathematics18%-19 vs state

Science8%-25 vs state

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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 (2024)
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 11th 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
Westwood High	Public	9-12	Fourth and Greenwood Sts.	Westwood	96137	Lassen County	Westwood Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 256-2311	54	5	10.8	72.2%	37 (68.5%)	1 (1.9%)	9 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)	22.2	1648^th of 2162 public high schools	23.8%					(n/a)		9.1	7.7			18.2	18.2			18.2	18.2	$24,007	$631	$23,376
Chester Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	612 First St.	Chester	96020	Plumas County	Plumas Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 258-2126	124	12	10.1	37.1%	88 (71.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.9%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.9%)	31.5	1455^th of 2162 public high schools	32.7%		72.8	525^th of 2159 public high schools	75.7%	930	15.8	8.3	12.9	31.6	31.6	31.6	31.6	5.3	15.8	23.5	14.6	$23,758	$1,563	$22,195
Almanor High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	612 First St.	Chester	96020	Plumas County	Plumas Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 258-2126	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$74,740	$981	$73,759

Frequently Asked Questions about Westwood High

What is the racial makeup of Westwood High?

Students at Westwood High are 69% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Westwood High?

Westwood High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fletcher Walker Elementary

How many students attend Westwood High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 54 students attended Westwood High.

Is Westwood High a good school?

Westwood High ranks in the bottom 23.8% of California high schools.

What district is Westwood High in?

Westwood Unified

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