Summary:
Western High is a public high school located in Anaheim, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,704 students. It is part of the Anaheim Union High School District, which is ranked 805 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Western High has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.1% to 97.7% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.4% in 2017-2018 to 30.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. Western High's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 12.61% to 56.96% across different grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and English Language Learner students performing better than other subgroups, while African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students perform below the school's overall averages.
When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Cypress High and John F. Kennedy High, Western High generally underperforms, with significantly higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. This may be due to the high percentage of students (over 87%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Western High, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Overall, Western High faces several challenges, including declining performance, subgroup disparities, and the need for targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its student population.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Anaheim Union High
SchoolDigger Rank:
1023rd of 2,323 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,402
Feeder schools for Western High:
Student/teacher ratio: 20.8
Number of students: 1,704
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
75.8%
Asian:
11.2%
White:
7.2%
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African American:
3.3%
Two or more races:
1.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
American Indian:
0.2%
Not Specified:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.1%
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