West Ranch High School

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West Ranch High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
26255 W Valencia Blvd,  Valencia, CA
William S. Hart Union High School District
3.9
2.2
2,465 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Crawford
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
71%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
37.1%
State Average
19.4%
Science
27.5%
State Average
11.2%
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
442:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
36.4%
Hispanic
23.3%
Asian
23.2%
Two or more races
6%
Filipino
5.4%
Black
5.2%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#39 Best Public HS in California
#54 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#141 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

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 - Los Angeles 700 Students
University of California - San Diego 495 Students
University of Southern California 465 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 463 Students
University of California - Berkeley 441 Students
University of California - Irvine 430 Students
Cal Poly 365 Students
San Diego State University 306 Students
University of California - Davis 281 Students
California State University - Northridge 270 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 292 Students
Psychology 213 Students
Biology 193 Students
Computer Science 123 Students
Nursing 112 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 104 Students
Marketing 101 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 68 Students
Finance 61 Students
Film and Video Studies 61 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 563 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/20/2025
The music program for me was the best part of West Ranch. Everyone was very welcoming and the programs were always great. However, when it came to AP classes, most teachers typically did not teach well and would just curve grades. This in my opinion did not prep me for college as much as it should have. Also there was a lot of favoritism in many of my classes. I also have heard some racist remarks about black and brown students during my time there.
5.0 Senior
12/17/2024
Overall the past 4 years has been great, most of the teachers are dedicated and experts in their felid, however there are a couple in the language and science department that I would not recommend
5.0 Senior
9/20/2024
The facility at West Ranch has honestly been extremally caring and thoughtful in the way they help there students prepare for there future. So I really only have good things to say for them.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 19 Reviews
4.0 student
2/12/2025
I don't think the parents are very knowledgeable about what happens on campus. There is NO weed smell on campus AT ALL (where does that even come from?) and vaping is probably the worst thing that happens here, but it seems that they do a good job of preventing students from vaping because I cannot...
1.0 other
1/11/2025
Terrible math teachers. Principle is never on campus.
1.0 parent
1/3/2025
This school is a waste of time. Students sit for almost 2 hours straight which is unhealthy and doctors wonder why colon cancer on the rise for young people. And there's an Algebra teacher there who is constantly mocking and harassing students. Then parents wonder why there kids don't want to go to...
1.0 parent
6/20/2024
Really disappointed with West Ranch as we moved to the area to attend. The teachers are hit or miss with some of the better ones moving on to private schools. The administration is inept and afraid of law suits so let students run wild. Drug dealing in the bathrooms accompanies the constant stink of...

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West Ranch High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Valencia, CA and is served by the William S. Hart Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,465 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. West Ranch High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $826,147. Discover additional schools in the area, like Academy Of The Canyons, Valencia High School, Mission View Public Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Valencia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Ranch High School.

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