Western High School is an accredited public high school located in Anaheim, California, serving students in grades 9–12. The school is one of ten high schools in the Anaheim Union High School District. It is located in the western end of Anaheim and also serves southwest Buena Park and northwest Stanton.
Serving 1,446 students in grades 9-12, Western 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to 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 92% 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: 1,446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western High School's student population of 1,446 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,446 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Western 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 Western High School is 0.41, 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
#5789 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Anaheim Union High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sentinels
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western High School's ranking?
Western High School is ranked #5789 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Western High School often compared to?
Western High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cypress High School, Los Alamitos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western High School?
The graduation rate of Western High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Western High School?
1,446 students attend Western High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Western High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 3% 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 Western High School?
Western High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Western High School offer ?
Western High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Western High School part of?
Western High School is part of Anaheim Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Western High School located?
Western High School is located in the Southwest Anaheim neighborhood of Anaheim, CA. There are 13 other public schools located in Southwest Anaheim.
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