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Huntington Beach Union High School District

Westminster High School

#11 in Best Magnet High Schools in Los Angeles Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Westminster, CA
  • 467 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B-
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    B
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C-
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Westminster High School is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Westminster, CA. It has 2,755 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 26 to 1. According to state test scores, 49% of students are at least proficient in math and 75% in reading.
Address
14325 GoldenW. St
Westminster, CA 92683
Telephone
(714) 893-1381
Website
hbuhsd.edu

Westminster High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
75%
Percent Proficient - Math
49%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
1150
313 responses
Average ACT
24
47 responses
AP Enrollment
32%
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Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    D
  2. Good for Families
    A-
  3. Housing
    C-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$99,206
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$2,004
National
$949
Median Home Value
$737,400
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.48 responses
Poll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.48 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 140 responses
Report
  • Student Pep Rally
    16%
  • Sporting events
    16%
  • Dances
    16%
  • Homecoming football game
    12%
  • Competitions
    12%
  • Movie Nights
    10%
  • I love the leaning experience and the good people.
    5%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,755
Free or Reduced Lunch
76%
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.50 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.50 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.50 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$93,818
Teachers in First/Second Year
13.1%
72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.67 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.67 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.67 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$12,613/ year
National
$12,239
82%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.74 responses
41%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.74 responses
59%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.74 responses
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Westminster High is great! It can improve. As a sophomore, I find that this school has problems like trash, unsanitary (locks don’t even work) restrooms, food waste, irritated staff, and wild students just like any other school. However, the majority of teachers are great and academics aren’t bad unlike the negative stigma other have of our school. Yes, there are bad students. No, we are not a dangerous or drug school. Our safety problems are equal to any other school, but security works hard to make it safe. Our school has made new changes like tutorial and the likes, and while it may be inconvinient to some, I am glad that this school is constantly striving for improvement. If you just need a good school, go here. We have good academics (Merits, OCAD, Avid), entertainment unit, band, orchestra, sports, athletics, culture, the giving farm, Upward Bound, and much more. I think you should go to another one only if it really has something special.
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Westminster High School is a really nice and school! Though the diversity is very low, the cultures, sports, academics, and activities bring all the students, teachers, and parents together. As I am becoming a sophomore, I can acknowledge myself with an environment that is going to benefit me in the future. I find myself with a lot of teachers, clubs, and sports to make up why Westminster High School is a very good School. When you play in a sport, every sport will support each other giving everyone the spirit to cheer on each other. With that being said, we treat each other in sports as we are family. With clubs and activities too, the involvement of work that is done by students and teachers creates a culture where everyone can find their passion. Westminster High School creates an environment where everyone can find their passion and the motivation to work hard for it.
Westminster is the diamond in the rough of the Huntington Beach Union High School district. We often get a bad rep here, because we're a school with students from less affluent neighborhoods, and because of the gangs that used to populate Westminster in the 80s. In fact, my friend from FV told me that some tracks teams had wanted to be escorted through West like it was a war zone or something. HOWEVER, and I can not stress this enough, this is untrue! I've heard nightmares about the other schools in more affluent areas, especially problems with bullying and hard drugs (HB, OV, and Marina especially). Our students are inclusive to anyone new. Most of the teachers care about their students and their success and will do all in their power to help those who ask. The MERITS program is also great at giving opportunities to students