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Glen A. Wilson High School vs. La Puente High School

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School Overview

School
Glen A. Wilson High School
16455 Wedgeworth Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
La Puente High School
15615 East Nelson Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Glen A. Wilson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,422 students in grades 9-12, Glen A. Wilson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 865 students in grades 9-12, La Puente High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,422 students
865 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glen A. Wilson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at La Puente High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glen A. Wilson High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at La Puente High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glen A. Wilson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at La Puente High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glen A. Wilson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at La Puente High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#848 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#6119 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glen A. Wilson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of La Puente High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in CA)
12%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glen A. Wilson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Puente High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glen A. Wilson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Puente High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Glen A. Wilson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of La Puente High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Glen A. Wilson High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of La Puente High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
324
214
Grade 10 Students
388
230
Grade 11 Students
352
211
Grade 12 Students
358
210

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Glen A. Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at La Puente High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1990-91 school year.
% Asian
46%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glen A. Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at La Puente High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glen A. Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at La Puente High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glen A. Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at La Puente High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glen A. Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at La Puente High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Glen A. Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at La Puente High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glen A. Wilson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of La Puente High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glen A. Wilson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at La Puente High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glen A. Wilson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at La Puente High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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