Western High School is a public high school located a block-and-a-half west of S. Beach Blvd on Western Avenue in West Anaheim. The school serves approximately 2,000 high school students in ninth through twelfth grades. Western High School is part of the Anaheim Union High School District. Test scores at the school are slightly above the state average in English, and the student-to-teacher ratio at Western High School is approximately 25-to-1.
In addition to its core academic programs, Western High School offers a unique pathway known as the business, engineering, technology accelerator (BETA). This two-year program focuses on the creation of new products from design to conception, helping students prepare their mindset for the employment of the future. Western High School also offers a dual enrollment program with Cypress College, providing students with an opportunity to earn college credit while attending Western.
Western High School also has a robust roster of athletic offerings as well as dozens of clubs in which students can actively participate.
Western High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
501 S WERN Ave,
Anaheim, CA
Anaheim Union High School District
School Details
Head of School
Joe Carmona
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B+
B+
A-
B
C+
B
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
7.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.1%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
341:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.2%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
75.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.2%
White
7.2%
Black
3.3%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Irvine
384 Students
California State University, Fullerton
356 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
328 Students
Cypress College
302 Students
California State University - Long Beach
286 Students
University of California - San Diego
204 Students
University of California - Berkeley
199 Students
University of Southern California
174 Students
University of California - Davis
152 Students
San Diego State University
139 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
99 Students
Business
86 Students
Nursing
79 Students
Biology
72 Students
Computer Science
54 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
39 Students
Criminology
34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
31 Students
Engineering
31 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
31 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/27/2023
My high school years have been an up and down. For starters this schools facilities are out dated and small. We have to raise enough money to improve conditions here. The teacher are amazing and kind. The facilities being fixed would restore the students school spirit.
4/5/2023
I transferred to this high school nervous being the new kid. I then began to branch out to expand to different opportunities and extracurricular activities. I joined two sports, did a variety amount of community service, and gained confidence with great academics backing me up to enjoy my high school years at Western High School.
2/15/2021
Very good school.Went there for my last 2 years and can honestly say they care about education.They really want you to succeed and get you into college.They help out a lot.I love how they make sure that you are not confused and or having trouble in school and they also make sure your mental health is okay.They want to make sure you are as involved as possible and there are so many opportunities given.The teachers are mostly kind and helpful and the counselors really try their best to keep you in line.In my last school they didn't care too much about college and they made you look for help somewhere els.Here they expect you to have all these applications filled out and they lead the way.I was confused on how to apply for colleges and they made sure I was getting meeting and spoke to people that could get me into school.I would totally recommend people to come here if they want to get the help they need for their futures.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/18/2024
I’ll rate this zero out of ten because there’s always fights from boys and the girls started vaping in the girls restroom. This school deserves to be shut down permanently.
9/20/2020
I’d rate it a 2.5/5 because I had friends and some teachers I really liked, many others weren’t too good and the way the administration handled certain matters was questionable at the very least.
11/4/2018
Overall the learning experience is fantastic and I think the teachers here are very well educated, the learning concepts are well established. In all respects the preparation of College and University itself, gives students well coursed careers and pathways to exceptional personalities.
10/5/2014
Failing because teachers didn't do THEIR jobs, I did all of my work but apparently they lost it and I have to do everything all over again. Bad teachers and it's hard to pay attention, kids have no desire to learn and won't let others who want to learn learn by distracting them.
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
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Median Age
37
Average House Size
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% Commercial Property
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Western High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Anaheim, CA and is served by the Anaheim Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,704 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Western High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $921,196. Discover additional schools in the area, like Magnolia High, Savanna High School, Gilbert High School, and more. Learn more about what Anaheim has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Western High School.