Westmont High School vs. Prospect High School
Should you attend Westmont High School or Prospect High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Westmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Prospect High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,682 students in grades 9-12, Westmont High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,460 students in grades 9-12, Prospect High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,682 students
1,460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
68 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1267 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1888 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Graduation Rate
96%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
424
365
Grade 10 Students
427
388
Grade 11 Students
424
349
Grade 12 Students
407
358
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
22%
30%
% Hispanic
37%
39%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
29%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%