Westlake High School vs. Oak Park Independent
Should you attend Westlake High School or Oak Park Independent? 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Westlake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Oak Park Independent ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 1,900 students in grades 9-12, Westlake 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 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oak Park Independent ranks in the top 30% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
1,900 students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
32:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1677 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2133 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
60-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60-79%
n/a
Graduation Rate
≥99%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
2
Grade 1 Students
-
3
Grade 2 Students
-
1
Grade 3 Students
-
7
Grade 4 Students
-
1
Grade 5 Students
-
5
Grade 6 Students
-
6
Grade 7 Students
-
6
Grade 8 Students
-
13
Grade 9 Students
463
22
Grade 10 Students
464
36
Grade 11 Students
455
39
Grade 12 Students
518
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
7%
% Hispanic
28%
17%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
51%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%