The Westmark School is a private school in Encino, California, serving students from second to 12th grade in a lower school, middle school, and upper school. Westmark caters to students with language-based learning differences, including but not limited to dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. In fact, only students with language based learning differences or other processing disorders are eligible to apply for enrollment at Westmark.
Westmark serves students from over eighty zip codes, but continues to offer small classes. The Westmark School is committed to an individual approach to learning, understanding that that unique students often thrive in a unique environment. Through a creative and experiential curriculum, Westmark offers students the opportunity to nurture their differences and excel academically. Westmark’s philosophy is aimed at invigorating their students with a love for learning and showing them a possible path to success.
While Westmark was founded in 1983, it has operated as a fully independent school since 2005. The school’s impressive campus contains a Science, Technology, and Media building, a Fine Arts Building, and a sports facility. With various sports teams and a myriad of clubs, the Westmark school promises more than just academics and provides their unique students with a well-rounded education to help them learn, grow, and excel.
Westmark School
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade 2-12
5461 Louise Ave,
Encino, CA
School Details
Students
225
Head of School
Ms. Claudia Koochek
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average ACT Score
21
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$64,470
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
17
English
22
Reading
26
Science
21
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
61.6%
Female
38.4%
White
76.9%
Hispanic
9.3%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
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Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
American University
9 Students
University of Colorado Boulder
7 Students
Chapman University
7 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
5 Students
University of Arizona
5 Students
California Lutheran University
5 Students
California State University - Northridge
4 Students
University of Puget Sound
4 Students
DePaul University
3 Students
Lewis & Clark College
3 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
12 Students
Psychology
10 Students
Film and Video Studies
5 Students
Political Science and Government
4 Students
Computer Science
3 Students
Early Childhood Education
2 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
2 Students
History
2 Students
Cinematography and Video Production
2 Students
Human Development
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/29/2024
We have been a part of the Westmark community for close to 2 years now. Our kiddo loves attending school and is growing both in their academics and their confidence. The resources they offer to support their students is second to none.
1/22/2024
Our Westmark journey started 7 years ago with our oldest son. He went from a place that didn't understand how he learns and to a place where he can thrive. He's gained confidence in himself and understands his way of learning. I truly believe Westmark has benefited my son's education now and beyond high school.
1/12/2024
Westmark is truly a unique institution. With extremely small class sizes, instructors are able to tailor the curriculum to meet the needs if each individual student. All of the teachers are well versed in educating students with special needs. Our son has grown, as a student, by leaps and bounds since being enrolled at Westmark. We are truly grateful for having seen his growth through the Westmark experience. I highly recommend this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/22/2024
Kids are mean I can’t go to bathroom
9/28/2022
Westmark is an incredible school that has changed our child's life. We went from fights over homework, refusing to read (because it was so hard for them), and hating school to thriving from drop off to pick up. Each day starts with 90 minutes of reading - which when you first hear that you think "th...
8/17/2017
Westmark has been the greatest gift in our families life . Our family was in litigation for years with Los Angeles unified . The staff and teachers at Westmark at the utmost compassionate and thoughtful humans. Westmark gave our family breath again .
5/2/2017
This school has been such a blessing for both of my kids! (they have been there for 2 and 4 years now.) They love going to school now and are even taking advanced math and science (above their grade level.) it has completley turned around their attitudes about school and they couldn't be more excite...
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Map
About Encino
List Price Range
$300K - $14.7M
Homes For Sale
263
Average Home Value
$1,947,063
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
42%
Household Income
$138,260
% of College Grads
58.1%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,924 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
40.4%
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