West Shores High School

West Shores High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
2381 Shore Hawk Ave,  Thermal, CA
Coachella Valley Unified School District
3.7
2.8
513 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richard Pimentel
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
Average ACT
25
Math
22
English
27
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
37.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.2%
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
505:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
93.8%
White
3.8%
Two or more races
1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
California State University, San Bernardino 98 Students
San Diego State University 97 Students
University of California - San Diego 92 Students
University of California - Irvine 87 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 79 Students
College of the Desert 77 Students
University of California - Riverside 66 Students
University of San Diego 61 Students
University of California - Davis 55 Students
California State University - Long Beach 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 25 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Biology 22 Students
Business 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Nursing Assistant 13 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 Students
Sociology 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 107 Reviews
3.0
3/27/2024
Yes I think this school is boring, poor, snooby, idiotic, full of bimbio's, but overall even so this small community makes everything better. We don't need to even need to know each other just to talk.
4.0 Senior
12/20/2023
Here at west shores I have been involved in sports since I was in 10th grade. I can say I've had a good experience with my mentors and staff. I am proud to be a wildcat.
3.0 Senior
3/17/2023
I like that students are able to create strong bonds with the teachers here at West Shores. Something I would like to see improve is the staff since we currently have a shortage of teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
5.0 student
12/3/2016
I'm having a great experience at my school right now. We just started the program ASES after about 4 years being cancelled. There isn't that many students but that means you get to know almost everybody and have lots of friends. Two downsides of the school is that the color isn't the best but it's t...
1.0 parent
12/29/2014
This school has a huge problem with motivating their students to pass classes. My child , with excellent grades, is a rarity! The teachers are mediocre. Most of the students are failing at least one class if not all. They can't even get a decent football team together because students are not eligib...
4.0 teacher
8/25/2013
Along the western shore of the Salton Sea in Southern California lies a secluded conglomerate of bright yellow buildings known to the desert community as West Shores High/Middle Schools, home to approximately 350 students in grades 7-12. The campus also serves as a home for the general community mai...
3.0 other
7/20/2011
This school has a great activities now than the years before I'm a student right now and I'm proud of what it has achieved for my academic knowledge I can't wait to see how it turns out in the future .

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West Shores High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Thermal, CA, in the Salton City neighborhood, and is served by the Coachella Valley Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 513 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. West Shores High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $1,110,286. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westmorland Basic Christian School, Sea View Elementary School, Spencer Valley Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Thermal has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Shores High School.

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