West Covina High

Summary:

West Covina High is a public high school serving 1,887 students in grades 9-12 in West Covina, California, which is part of the West Covina Unified School District. The school has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.6% to 98.2% over the past five school years, significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Edgewood High (98.6%) and Covina High (95.1%).

However, West Covina High has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.7% in 2018-2019 to 19.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and the chronic absenteeism rates of some nearby schools like Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina (4.3%) and South Hills High (18.8%). The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par with or slightly below the West Covina Unified School District and the state averages, but stronger than some nearby schools, such as Options For Youth - Duarte Inc and Coronado High (Continuation).

West Covina High's performance varies across different student subgroups, ranking highly for English Language Learner students and Homeless students, but relatively lower for White students and Special Education students compared to other California high schools. The school also has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 64.9% to 71.22% over the past three school years, suggesting a significant population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may impact the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1609 East Cameron Ave.
       West Covina, CA  91791-3108


(626) 859-2900

District: West Covina Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
812th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,727 Help


Feeder schools for West Covina High:

Elementary:    California Elementary
    Cameron Elementary
    Merced Elementary
    Merlinda Elementary
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Middle:    Edgewood Middle
    Hollencrest Middle
    Walnut Grove Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  1,887

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.1%
Asian:
17.0%
White:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Covina High ranks better than 65% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the West Covina Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Covina High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details West Covina High has the largest high school student body size in the West Covina Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.1%), Asian (17%), White (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Covina High is 21.2, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the West Covina Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare West Covina High employs 88.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Covina High is $7,727, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the West Covina Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Covina High:

SchoolDigger ranks West Covina High 812th of 2323 California public high schools. (See West Covina High in the ranking list.)

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West Covina Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks West Covina Unified 605th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Covina High

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Rank History for all students at West Covina High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.96 572nd 1653 65.4%
2005 49.49 597th 1901 68.6%
2006 58.39 498th 1968 74.7%
2007 49.17 668th 2063 67.6%
2008 53.73 590th 2117 72.1%
2009 52.34 677th 2238 69.7%
2010 51.86 707th 2281 69.0%
2011 51.03 769th 2367 67.5%
2012 53.77 697th 2354 70.4%
2013 55.19 654th 2426 73.0%
2015 74.84 455th 1994 77.2%
2016 76.09 446th 2039 78.1%
2017 67.92 638th 2021 68.4%
2018 76.77 461st 2017 77.1%
2019 73.78 476th 2133 77.7%
2022 55.60 808th 2123 61.9%
2023 50.33 857th 2348 63.5%
2024 52.27 812th 2323 65.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Covina High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.27 118th 938 87.4%
2019 48.82 306th 941 67.5%
2022 38.89 549th 1044 47.4%
2023 23.61 1135th 1323 14.2%
2024 91.04 15th 1350 98.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Covina High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.62 1303rd 1547 15.8%
2024 30.82 950th 1534 38.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Covina High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.70 325th 1862 82.5%
2019 81.91 255th 1937 86.8%
2022 63.03 579th 1943 70.2%
2023 58.02 680th 2247 69.7%
2024 56.53 696th 2235 68.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at West Covina High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.45 35th 290 87.9%
2023 69.40 87th 417 79.1%
2024 71.39 91st 451 79.8%
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Rank History for Female students at West Covina High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.98 494th 1760 71.9%
2019 68.24 494th 1833 73.0%
2022 50.39 810th 1858 56.4%
2023 53.73 741st 2118 65.0%
2024 44.04 971st 2098 53.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Covina High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.02 370th 1052 64.8%
2019 59.44 289th 1117 74.1%
2022 46.34 464th 1161 60.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at West Covina High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.81 164th 234 29.9%
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Rank History for Male students at West Covina High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.66 423rd 1834 76.9%
2019 72.63 452nd 1880 76.0%
2022 56.08 719th 1916 62.5%
2023 44.04 945th 2207 57.2%
2024 55.66 684th 2172 68.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Covina High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.82 171st 581 70.6%
2019 72.26 172nd 582 70.4%
2022 64.24 231st 581 60.2%
2023 43.94 438th 731 40.1%
2024 58.77 326th 712 54.2%
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Rank History for African American students at West Covina High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.26 178th 582 69.4%
2019 63.09 163rd 592 72.5%
2022 49.93 210th 522 59.8%
2023 60.20 217th 720 69.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Covina High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.52 325th 1742 81.3%
2019 75.33 344th 1814 81.0%
2022 52.62 777th 1861 58.2%
2023 52.20 783rd 2142 63.4%
2024 47.83 883rd 2125 58.4%
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Rank History for White students at West Covina High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.36 532nd 1173 54.6%
2019 52.68 588th 1222 51.9%
2022 31.82 835th 1204 30.6%
2023 18.88 1111th 1434 22.5%
2024 22.75 1021st 1406 27.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Covina High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 615 138 125 379 3 n/a n/a 0 1260
1989 1005 263 240 817 3 n/a n/a 0 2328
1990 899 224 253 820 3 n/a n/a 0 2199
1991 803 206 303 826 5 n/a n/a 0 2143
1992 774 218 356 933 7 n/a n/a 0 2288
1993 706 217 372 975 2 n/a n/a 0 2272
1994 606 224 397 993 5 n/a n/a 0 2225
1995 512 246 377 1080 9 n/a n/a 0 2224
1996 512 246 377 1080 9 n/a n/a 0 2224
1997 498 230 397 1212 14 n/a n/a 0 2351
1998 468 201 395 1321 13 n/a n/a 0 2398
1999 463 200 412 1298 7 n/a n/a 0 2380
2000 435 218 410 1334 11 n/a n/a 0 2408
2001 423 202 416 1428 12 n/a n/a 0 2481
2002 354 195 448 1632 11 n/a n/a 4 2644
2003 354 195 448 1632 11 n/a n/a 4 2644
2004 353 204 454 1682 11 n/a n/a 5 2709
2005 317 191 471 1769 11 n/a n/a 0 2759
2006 282 195 484 1844 22 n/a n/a 0 2827
2007 261 185 509 1898 22 n/a n/a 3 2878
2008 251 164 526 1992 18 n/a n/a 0 2951
2009 243 148 523 1980 14 7 3 0 2918
2010 242 132 533 1995 1 11 0 0 2914
2011 210 125 468 2078 2 7 2 0 2892
2012 165 123 455 1951 5 3 4 0 2706
2013 148 107 393 1938 8 6 6 0 2606
2014 128 93 353 1794 11 9 5 0 2393
2015 142 97 384 1765 10 12 16 0 2426
2016 135 86 357 1759 11 10 18 0 2376
2017 131 81 366 1685 7 4 12 0 2286
2018 136 70 364 1638 5 6 8 0 2227
2019 109 45 341 1524 7 9 11 0 2046
2020 92 48 323 1440 7 9 14 0 1933
2021 91 50 308 1436 6 8 19 0 1918
2022 86 51 299 1454 5 5 21 2 1923
2023 56 36 321 1436 3 2 31 2 1887

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Covina High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1260 52.3 24.0 n/a
1989 2328 79.8 29.1 n/a
1990 2199 79.5 27.6 n/a
1991 2143 79.6 26.9 n/a
1992 2288 80.9 28.2 22.8
1993 2272 84.0 27.0 25.5
1994 2225 82.1 27.1 12.8
1995 2224 82.7 26.9 35.6
1996 2224 82.7 26.9 35.6
1997 2351 86.3 27.2 31.4
1998 2398 88.0 27.3 31.5
1999 2380 91.0 26.2 31.6
2000 2408 97.0 24.8 34.8
2001 2481 95.4 26.0 27.5
2002 2644 102.4 25.8 37.9
2003 2644 102.4 25.8 37.9
2004 2709 99.4 27.3 33.9
2005 2759 102.2 27.0 42.3
2006 2827 110.2 25.7 45.1
2007 2878 106.8 26.9 45.5
2008 2951 123.4 23.9 48.2
2009 2918 112.0 23.3 61.6
2010 2914 112.2 25.9 54.2
2011 2892 n/a n/a 57.8
2012 2706 106.6 25.3 n/a
2013 2606 104.5 24.9 72.8
2014 2393 97.8 24.4 60.8
2015 2426 98.0 24.7 71.4
2016 2376 96.0 24.7 65.9
2017 2286 93.0 24.5 61.6
2018 2227 93.1 23.9 64.7
2019 2046 85.1 24.0 68.4
2020 1933 n/a n/a 70
2021 1918 89.9 21.3 69.8
2022 1923 88.7 21.6 64.9
2023 1887 88.8 21.2 71.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Covina High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1260 52.3 24.0 n/a
1989 2328 79.8 29.1 n/a
1990 2199 79.5 27.6 n/a
1991 2143 79.6 26.9 n/a
1992 2288 80.9 28.2 22.8
1993 2272 84.0 27.0 25.5
1994 2225 82.1 27.1 12.8
1995 2224 82.7 26.9 35.6
1996 2224 82.7 26.9 35.6
1997 2351 86.3 27.2 31.4
1998 2398 88.0 27.3 31.5
1999 2380 91.0 26.2 31.6
2000 2408 97.0 24.8 34.8
2001 2481 95.4 26.0 27.5
2002 2644 102.4 25.8 37.9
2003 2644 102.4 25.8 37.9
2004 2709 99.4 27.3 33.9
2005 2759 102.2 27.0 42.3
2006 2827 110.2 25.7 45.1
2007 2878 106.8 26.9 45.5
2008 2951 123.4 23.9 48.2
2009 2918 112.0 23.3 61.6
2010 2914 112.2 25.9 54.2
2011 2892 n/a n/a 57.8
2012 2706 106.6 25.3 n/a
2013 2606 104.5 24.9 72.8
2014 2393 97.8 24.4 60.8
2015 2426 98.0 24.7 71.4
2016 2376 96.0 24.7 65.9
2017 2286 93.0 24.5 61.6
2018 2227 93.1 23.9 64.7
2019 2046 85.1 24.0 68.4
2020 1933 n/a n/a 70
2021 1918 89.9 21.3 69.8
2022 1923 88.7 21.6 64.9
2023 1887 88.8 21.2 71.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Covina High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,727

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Covina High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 476th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 857th of 2348 High schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Covina High)64.742.7
 22%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Covina Unified)59.346
 13.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Covina High)35.728.9
 6.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Covina Unified)30.328.1
 2.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (West Covina High)29.225.7
 3.4%
   12th Grade Science (West Covina Unified)26.826.3
 0.5%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20461887
 7.8%
African American4536
 20%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian341321
 5.9%
Hispanic15241436
 5.8%
Pacific Islander92
 77.8%
White10956
 48.6%
Two or More Races1131
 181.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.4%71.2%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Covina High

West Covina High ranks 812th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

West Covina High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : California Elementary
Elementary : Cameron Elementary
Elementary : Merced Elementary
Elementary : Merlinda Elementary
Elementary : Monte Vista Elementary
Elementary : Orangewood Elementary
Elementary : Vine Elementary
Elementary : Wescove Elementary
Middle : Edgewood Middle
Middle : Hollencrest Middle
Middle : Walnut Grove Intermediate

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,887 students attended West Covina High.

Students at West Covina High are 76% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 3% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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