Newbury Park High School

Newbury Park High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
456 N Reino Rd,  Newbury Park, CA
Conejo Valley Unified School District
3.9
3.3
2,080 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bennett Wutkee
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
96
Full Time Teachers
96
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
75.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
23.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
15%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
467:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.3%
White
52.3%
Hispanic
28.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12%
Two or more races
5.9%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#147 Best Public HS Teachers in California
#213 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
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 - Los Angeles 439 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 346 Students
University of California - San Diego 339 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 295 Students
San Diego State University 284 Students
University of California - Irvine 276 Students
University of California - Berkeley 250 Students
University of Southern California 242 Students
University of California - Davis 239 Students
Moorpark College 185 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 203 Students
Psychology 186 Students
Biology 151 Students
Nursing 104 Students
Computer Science 87 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Political Science and Government 59 Students
Marketing 57 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 53 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 494 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/25/2025
I really love how the teachers push you to try your best, and how they always support you. The environment is also really nice, ASG really hyped up the school for rallies and spirit weeks, and puts together awesome LTA's. I would like to see more emphasis on campus safety.
4.0 Alum
3/16/2025
Newbury Park highschool has a great staff and they care about their students. The school schedule was a little weird.
4.0 Alum
7/27/2024
I loved my time at NPHS. I had the opportunity to do so many things and explore new interests. I now have to goal to go back to work there.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 11 Reviews
1.0 other
6/26/2025
as an alum, i am ashamed to say i went to this school. the teachers are discouraging and do not want your success, and will constantly tell you that you are unable of higher level classes. the counselors are even worse and most of them are clueless and give u the wrong guidance. not to mention the s...
1.0 other
2/19/2025
I was at NPHS for two years and had great grades and quite a few friends, but the staff make it extremely hard to enjoy school. I would dread going to class everyday because I knew the teachers would either be extremely rude and passive agressive if you needed help which I noticed encouraged a lot o...
1.0 other
2/21/2023
Do not know the subjects they are supposedly experts in. I had the misfortune of being in science/math classes where the teachers got questions wrong! They also did not have multiple methods by which to teach concepts. Looking back I never would’ve chosen to go here.
2.0 parent
11/4/2021
Graduated in 2004. Was a good student but not moved into any AP classes so I was always looked at as a quiet kid who didn’t cause any issues and just got through. No college prep or any help in planning college. Never took SATs. Probably would’ve if I would’ve been encouraged by my counselor. Took t...

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Newbury Park High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Newbury Park, CA and is served by the Conejo Valley Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,080 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Newbury Park High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $973,189. Discover additional schools in the area, like Conejo Adventist Elementary School, Newbury Park Adventist Academy, Sequoia Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Newbury Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newbury Park High School.

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