West Ranch High

Public 9-12

 26255 W. Valencia Blvd.
       Valencia, CA  91381-0664


(661) 222-1220

District: William S. Hart Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 2,346 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,023 Help


Feeder schools for West Ranch High:

Elementary:    Oak Hills Elementary
    Pico Canyon Elementary
    Stevenson Ranch Elementary
    Wiley Canyon Elementary
Middle:    Rancho Pico Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  1,865

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.9%
Asian:
27.8%
Hispanic:
21.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13% Help


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Compare Details West Ranch High ranks better than 96.6% of high schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.46. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West Ranch High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at West Ranch High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.9%), Asian (27.8%), Hispanic (21.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Ranch High is 23.6. 5 high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Ranch High is $10,023. 5 high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Ranch High:

SchoolDigger ranks West Ranch High 79th of 2346 California public high schools. (See West Ranch High in the ranking list.)

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William S. Hart Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks William S. Hart Union High 212th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Ranch High

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Rank History for all students at West Ranch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.90 59th 1968 97.0%
2007 86.52 56th 2063 97.3%
2008 83.44 82nd 2117 96.1%
2009 84.27 54th 2238 97.6%
2010 86.00 68th 2281 97.0%
2011 81.23 130th 2367 94.5%
2012 74.72 221st 2354 90.6%
2013 74.11 226th 2426 90.7%
2015 94.90 74th 1994 96.3%
2016 94.56 84th 2039 95.9%
2017 95.85 59th 2021 97.1%
2018 95.68 71st 2017 96.5%
2019 95.84 86th 2133 96.0%
2022 94.44 122nd 2123 94.3%
2023 95.46 79th 2335 96.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Ranch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.59 80th 366 78.1%
2019 82.54 56th 422 86.7%
2022 70.66 143rd 515 72.2%
2023 85.38 64th 780 91.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Ranch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.48 118th 1315 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Ranch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.33 114th 1539 92.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Ranch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.94 95th 1862 94.9%
2019 96.35 55th 1937 97.2%
2022 92.72 109th 1943 94.4%
2023 96.06 72nd 2237 96.8%
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Rank History for Female students at West Ranch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.90 60th 1760 96.6%
2019 95.54 71st 1833 96.1%
2022 95.27 84th 1858 95.5%
2023 94.25 88th 2106 95.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Ranch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.15 153rd 1052 85.5%
2019 94.93 46th 1117 95.9%
2022 99.25 16th 1161 98.6%
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Rank History for Male students at West Ranch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.98 95th 1834 94.8%
2019 93.42 115th 1880 93.9%
2022 91.69 157th 1916 91.8%
2023 95.64 82nd 2195 96.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Ranch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.96 58th 581 90.0%
2019 82.21 81st 582 86.1%
2022 81.91 90th 581 84.5%
2023 87.41 39th 727 94.6%
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Rank History for African American students at West Ranch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.65 50th 582 91.4%
2022 75.17 94th 522 82.0%
2023 97.22 11th 713 98.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Ranch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.10 69th 1742 96.0%
2019 93.25 79th 1814 95.6%
2022 93.07 97th 1861 94.8%
2023 90.20 114th 2132 94.7%
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Rank History for White students at West Ranch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.55 76th 1173 93.5%
2019 84.93 129th 1222 89.4%
2022 78.90 224th 1204 81.4%
2023 83.68 131st 1424 90.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, October 14, 2016

Open Quote We are new here. It is a very good school. But I do not see too much parent involvement. Which, for me, is vital. I do not know where to go, who to talk to to discuss this concern. They have breakfast meeting with the principal once a month, which I have not attended so far. Maybe that can answer some of my questions/concerns. Other than that, i am satisfied with the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Ranch High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 408 22 103 139 4 n/a n/a 0 676
2006 871 55 210 307 10 n/a n/a 0 1453
2007 1359 70 339 489 8 n/a n/a 2 2267
2008 1535 82 465 548 10 n/a n/a 0 2640
2009 1435 98 476 568 10 9 12 0 2608
2010 1452 109 517 629 9 7 15 0 2738
2011 1434 110 539 649 12 6 37 0 2787
2012 1465 108 525 638 8 10 74 0 2828
2013 1367 101 506 583 5 5 106 0 2673
2014 1247 97 490 508 4 4 139 0 2489
2015 1129 93 491 486 2 5 134 0 2340
2016 1152 107 517 536 3 3 137 0 2455
2017 1099 96 521 550 4 1 120 0 2391
2018 1141 106 543 567 3 2 108 0 2470
2019 1087 95 573 593 5 2 110 0 2465
2020 976 73 542 536 2 3 123 0 2255
2021 912 85 548 531 1 4 128 0 2209
2022 821 79 526 455 1 6 128 0 2016
2023 763 78 518 395 4 4 103 0 1865

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Ranch High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 676 27.0 25.0 2.1
2006 1453 56.4 25.8 3.2
2007 2267 85.6 26.5 2.9
2008 2640 113.2 23.3 3.6
2009 2608 96.4 23.7 4.7
2010 2738 93.0 29.4 5.9
2011 2787 n/a n/a 8.2
2012 2828 97.7 28.9 n/a
2013 2673 95.8 27.9 8.4
2014 2489 84.7 29.3 10.6
2015 2340 80.0 29.2 10.1
2016 2455 90.0 27.2 8.4
2017 2391 96.1 24.8 9.3
2018 2470 96.0 25.7 15.7
2019 2465 99.1 24.8 15.4
2020 2255 n/a n/a 14.7
2021 2209 89.0 24.8 15.6
2022 2016 81.8 24.6 12.7
2023 1865 78.9 23.6 13

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Ranch High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 676 27.0 25.0 2.1
2006 1453 56.4 25.8 3.2
2007 2267 85.6 26.5 2.9
2008 2640 113.2 23.3 3.6
2009 2608 96.4 23.7 4.7
2010 2738 93.0 29.4 5.9
2011 2787 n/a n/a 8.2
2012 2828 97.7 28.9 n/a
2013 2673 95.8 27.9 8.4
2014 2489 84.7 29.3 10.6
2015 2340 80.0 29.2 10.1
2016 2455 90.0 27.2 8.4
2017 2391 96.1 24.8 9.3
2018 2470 96.0 25.7 15.7
2019 2465 99.1 24.8 15.4
2020 2255 n/a n/a 14.7
2021 2209 89.0 24.8 15.6
2022 2016 81.8 24.6 12.7
2023 1865 78.9 23.6 13

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Ranch High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,023

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Ranch High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 86th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 79th of 2335 High schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Ranch High)89.384.7
 4.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (William S. Hart Union High)79.875.1
 4.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Ranch High)68.958.5
 10.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (William S. Hart Union High)51.343.2
 8.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (West Ranch High)44.638.5
 6.1%
   12th Grade Science (William S. Hart Union High)41.324.1
 17.2%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students24651865
 24.3%
African American9578
 17.9%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian573518
 9.6%
Hispanic593395
 33.4%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White1087763
 29.8%
Two or More Races110103
 6.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.4%13%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Ranch High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,865 students attended West Ranch High.

Students at West Ranch High are 41% White, 28% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Yes! West Ranch High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 79th of 2346 California high schools.

West Ranch High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Oak Hills Elementary
Elementary : Pico Canyon Elementary
Elementary : Stevenson Ranch Elementary
Elementary : Wiley Canyon Elementary
Middle : Rancho Pico Junior High


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