Westview High
Overview
Student Enrollment
2,283Best High School in California
#55| Rating | 10 out of 10 |
| Grades | 9 to 12th grade |
| School District | Poway Unified |
| Type | Public |
| Phone | (858)780-2000 |
| Location | 13500 Camino Del Sur San Diego, CA 92129 |
| Charter School | No |
Westview High has an academic rating significantly above the average for California high schools based on its high test performance and high AP course participation. It is ranked 55th in the best public high schools in California.
Racial Demographics
The Westview High student body is predominantly White with a significant Asian Pacific population and has very high racial diversity.
| Race | Percent | Students |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.7% | 1,066 |
| Black | 2.1% | 49 |
| Hispanic | 10.2% | 234 |
| Asian Pacific | 35.5% | 811 |
| Native American Indian | 0.1% | 2 |
| Hawaiian Pacific Inlander | 0.5% | 11 |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 110 |
Family Income
vs. other California high schools
Upper 5.2%6.8% percent of the school's students are eligible for free lunch under the National School Lunch Program compared to the California high school median of 48.5%. By this measure, Westview High students are largely wealthy and rank 65th in California for high school student family income.
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | Students |
|---|---|
| Freshman | 587 |
| Sophomore | 567 |
| Junior | 569 |
| Senior | 560 |
| Total | 2,283 |
Completions
State Standardized Test Performance
Proficient Students
76%Rank in California
54thRating
10 out of 10Students at Westview High scored an average 76% of students proficient for math and reading as tested by the California Department of Education. Performance is significantly above the state high school median of 42% proficiency and places the school's test performance in the top 5% of California high schools.
Test Proficiency By Gender
| Gender | Math Proficient | Reading Proficient |
|---|---|---|
| Girls | 70% to 74%* | 75% to 79%* |
| Boys | 75% to 79%* | 75% to 79%* |
State Test Proficiency by Subgroup
| Subgroup | Math Proficient | Reading Proficient |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | suppressed* | - |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 75% to 79%* | 85% to 89%* |
| Black | 50% or more* | 50% or more* |
| Hispanic | 40% to 49%* | 60% to 69%* |
| Multiracial | 60% to 79%* | 60% to 79%* |
| White | 70% to 74%* | 75% to 79%* |
| With Disabilites | 20% to 29%* | 30% to 39%* |
| Limited English | less than 50%* | less than 50%* |
*Indicates statistic has been anonymized to protect student privacy.
College Admission Test Scoring
Average SAT Score
1257The average SAT score for Westview High students in 2016 was 1257.
College Admission Test Participation
Upperclassmen taking ACT or SAT
29%Rank in California
474thRating
5 out of 10328 out of 1,129 junior and senior of students took either the ACT or SAT test (29%). College admission testing participation is about equal to the California median rate of 29% and in the top 50% for participation.
AP Course and Test Performance
AP Class Enrollment Rate
49%AP Pass Rank in California
35thAP Pass Rate Rating
10 out of 10Westview High offers 22 AP courses. 49 percent of grade nine through twelve students are enrolled in at least one AP class. The AP participation rate is in the 98% percentile and significantly above the median AP enrollment rate for all California schools of 21%. Westview High had 987 taking AP exams with a 900 passing at least one exam. The AP pass rate is in the 96% percentile and significantly above the California state median of 55 percent.
| School | State | |
|---|---|---|
| AP Test Pass Rate | 91% | 55% |
| Students enrolled in an AP class | 49% | 21% |
| AP Math Enrollment Rate | 30% | |
| AP Science Enrollment Rate | 19% | |
| AP Other Enrollment Rate | 33% | |
| AP Courses Offered | 22 |
Absenteeism Rate
| School | State | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Chronic Absenteeism Rate | 10% | 14% |
| Female Chronic Absenteeism Rate | 10% | |
| Male Chronic Absenteeism Rate | 10% |
Police Referral Rate
| Group | Percent | Referrals |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
| California Median | 0% |
Police Arrest Rate
| Group | Percent | Arrests |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
Expulsion Rate
| Group | Percent | Expulsions |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
| California Median | 0% |
In-School Suspension Rate
| Group | Percent | Suspensions |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
| California Median | 0.3% |
Out-of-School Suspension Rate
| Group | Percent | Suspensions |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0.6% | 13 |
| Boys | 0.5% | 6 |
| Girls | 0.6% | 7 |
Location
Westview High
13500 Camino Del Sur
San Diego, CA
92129
(858)780-2000
District
Poway Unified
San Diego, CA
