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Western High School vs. Los Alamitos High School

Should you attend Western High School or Los Alamitos High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Western High School
501 South Western Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Los Alamitos High School
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Los Alamitos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,667 students in grades 9-12, Western 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 16% (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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,005 students in grades 9-12, Los Alamitos High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,667 students
3,005 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western 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 Los Alamitos High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Western High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Los Alamitos High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
120 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Western 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 Los Alamitos High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Western High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anaheim Union High 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 Los Alamitos High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Alamitos 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

#5789 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#1393 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western 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 Los Alamitos High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
46%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anaheim Union High 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 Los Alamitos High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anaheim Union High 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 Los Alamitos High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anaheim Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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95%
(Top 30% in CA)
97%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Western High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Anaheim Union High 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 Los Alamitos High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Los Alamitos 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 Western High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Los Alamitos High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
419
716
Grade 10 Students
420
744
Grade 11 Students
388
767
Grade 12 Students
440
778

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anaheim Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Los Alamitos High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
% Asian
11%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anaheim Union High 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 Los Alamitos High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Alamitos 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
76%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anaheim Union High 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 Los Alamitos High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Alamitos 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
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anaheim Union High 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 Los Alamitos High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Alamitos 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
7%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anaheim Union High 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 Los Alamitos High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anaheim Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Los Alamitos High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
2%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anaheim Union High 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 Los Alamitos High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Alamitos Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anaheim Union High 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 Los Alamitos High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Alamitos 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
74%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anaheim Union High 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 Los Alamitos High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Alamitos 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
15%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anaheim Union High 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 Los Alamitos High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Alamitos 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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