Edgewood High School is a secondary school located in West Covina, California and is serviced by West Covina Unified School District. Founded as a high school in 1958, it operated until 1988 and was later re-opened in 2010.
Serving 712 students in grades 9-12, Edgewood High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Edgewood High School's student population of 712 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
712 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Edgewood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood High School is 0.42, 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
#4318 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
20%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgewood High School's ranking?
Edgewood High School is ranked #4318 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Edgewood High School often compared to?
Edgewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Hills High School, West Covina High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edgewood High School?
The graduation rate of Edgewood High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edgewood High School?
712 students attend Edgewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Edgewood High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgewood High School?
Edgewood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Edgewood High School offer ?
Edgewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Edgewood High School part of?
Edgewood High School is part of West Covina Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Edgewood High School located?
Edgewood High School is located in the Walnut Valley neighborhood of West Covina, CA. There are 14 other public schools located in Walnut Valley.
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