Serving 71 students in grades 9-12, Westside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Westside High School's student population of 71 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Westside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
8%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside High School's ranking?
Westside High School is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westside High School?
The graduation rate of Westside High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Westside High School?
71 students attend Westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Westside High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside High School?
Westside High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Westside High School offer ?
Westside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westside High School part of?
Westside High School is part of Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District.
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