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
1120
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B
B+
A-
B
C+
B
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.33
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
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
21
Math
21
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
3.7%
State Average
19.4%
Science
4.4%
State Average
11.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
341:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.2%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
76.4%
White
7.5%
Asian
7%
Filipino
3%
Black
3%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<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
371 Students
California State University, Fullerton
347 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
325 Students
Cypress College
292 Students
California State University - Long Beach
281 Students
University of California - San Diego
203 Students
University of California - Berkeley
197 Students
University of Southern California
172 Students
University of California - Davis
151 Students
San Diego State University
134 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
95 Students
Business
87 Students
Nursing
77 Students
Biology
70 Students
Computer Science
52 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
41 Students
Criminology
34 Students
Engineering
31 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
30 Students
Sociology
30 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/30/2024
I absolutely loved going to high school here. I know my peers probably would say they hated attending Western, but I really truly did love it. It was my second home, a place I'll love forever.
5/5/2024
My best experience at Western High School was meeting all the new people I can call my friend and brother. I know that they were the right people to be around by. My worst experience has to be some of the staff members giving me attitude. I believe they give my attitude because of my race. This is because when a white student ask them a question the same staff member has no attitude at all.
1/8/2024
Some of the best things at my school are the academics they have really good college preparedness however some things they could change is the bathrooms and lunch. For example the bathrooms at the school are not good they are always dirty and often broken. The lunch food has make people sick and is often cold with mystery items. I do really like the school the staff are very kind and caring. This school is one of the best I've been to.
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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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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $917,511. 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.