Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets

Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7400 W Manchester Ave,  Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.2
3.2
669 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Debra Bryant
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
25.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.5%
State Average
19.4%
Science
0.7%
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
242:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Black
75.4%
Hispanic
16.1%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
1.5%
White
1.2%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 104 Students
California State University - Northridge 74 Students
University of Southern California 71 Students
University of California - Berkeley 63 Students
University of California - Irvine 55 Students
University of California - San Diego 52 Students
California State University - Long Beach 50 Students
Loyola Marymount University 50 Students
San Diego State University 40 Students
University of San Diego 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 37 Students
Psychology 31 Students
Nursing 26 Students
Biology 24 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Small Business Management 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 209 Reviews
3.0 Alum
5/20/2019
I liked the school's spirit, but I feel the school should invest more on resources and maintenance. The classrooms and buildings are outdated.
5.0 Senior
11/19/2018
I have had an amazing and education experience at Wesm. I have gotten involved in sports, clubs , and an educational program throughout my highschool years. I have received a lot of resources to be college ready thanks to WESM and what they have offered.
3.0 Senior
5/3/2018
The school is okay it's nothing really extravagant. The diversity is decent it's mostly minorities.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 26 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/26/2024
Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets is a good school with supportive staff who really care about the students. The last few years students have benefited from the cultural arts funds going on many arts related trips. The BSAP program has helped fill in the gaps for students to fill inclusive and w...
1.0 parent
5/4/2022
Horrible I Don’t Recommend This School For No One Everything About This Have Discuss Me In All Type Of Ways And It’s Sad That I Have To Say This But It’s The Truth If You Want Your Child To Succeed I Recommend 100% You Find Them Another School Because This One Is Not It All……..
4.0 parent
6/24/2019
Had no issues at Westchester High for both of my sons. Graduation year 2014 and both went to College.
4.0 other
1/18/2019
I graduated in 86... Seems over quality of education has degraded since then.. based on test scores. such a shame

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Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Los Angeles, CA and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 669 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $1,588,068. Discover additional schools in the area, like El Segundo High School, Venice High School, City Honors College Preparatory Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Los Angeles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets.

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