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
20
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B
B+
A-
B
C+
B
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.34
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Reading Proficiency
44%
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Math Proficiency
16%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
66
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Full Time Teachers
66
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Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
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Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
19
Reading
21
Science
19
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Number of AP Courses
10
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Average
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
3.7%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
4.4%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
341:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.2%
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Female
46.7%
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Hispanic
76.4%
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White
7.5%
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Asian
7%
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Filipino
3%
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Black
3%
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Two or more races
1.9%
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Native American
<1%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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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
362 Students
California State University, Fullerton
355 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
326 Students
Cypress College
300 Students
California State University - Long Beach
288 Students
University of California - San Diego
195 Students
University of California - Berkeley
194 Students
University of Southern California
169 Students
University of California - Davis
138 Students
San Diego State University
129 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
96 Students
Psychology
95 Students
Nursing
80 Students
Biology
76 Students
Computer Science
46 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
42 Students
Engineering
34 Students
Criminology
34 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
31 Students
Sociology
30 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/20/2025
Western underfunded everything but the sports and special programs that it thought made it stand out. Mid food, some teachers were cool but some were creepy. Merged with the JHS down the road so it's on a weird block schedule now.
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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List Price Range
$462K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
75
Average Home Value
$929,510
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
61%
Average Household Income
$90,985
% of College Grads
21.8%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,459 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
66.8%
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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 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% 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 3.34, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $929,510. Discover additional schools in the area, like Magnolia High, Savanna High School, Fairmont Preparatory Academy, and more. Learn more about what Anaheim has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Western High School.