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Western High

501 South Western Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92804

About Western High

As part of the Anaheim Union High School District, Western High School in Anaheim, California is a public high school for students in grades 9–12. There are about 1,900 to 2,000 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 24:1. The school offers structured classroom instruction and academic support services. Western High School has a college-preparatory curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) classes, honors classes, and electives in STEM, the arts, and the humanities. Students can also participate in sports, the performing arts, and extracurricular clubs, which help them grow in ways other than academics. The students come from a wide range of ethnic and economic backgrounds, which is similar to the population of Anaheim. The student's math proficiency is 16% and their reading (ELA) proficiency is 44%, which means they need more help with math but are doing okay in reading. The school offers tutoring, intervention programs, and SAT prep to help students get ready for college and do better in school. This gives students the chance to do well in school and in life.

Western High Contact Information

Address

501 South Western Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92804

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Phone

(714) 220-4040

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 44% in Reading.
77
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1667
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5046 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Western High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.32%
Asian 11.28%
Hispanic 76%
Black 2.76%
Two+ Races 2.04%
Native Am. 0.18%
White
7.32%
Asian
11.28%
Hispanic
76%
Black
2.76%
Two+ Races
2.04%
Native Am.
0.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1667
48.11%
802 Female
51.89%
865 Male

Student Population

1667 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

333 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Western High School is now part of a merged 7–12 campus with Orangeview as part of a district restructuring. The school is still adapting to changing enrollment and more career-tech opportunities, and its athletic teams are having competitive seasons.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Western High School teach?

Ans. 9th through 12th grade.

Q2. Are there AP classes at the school?

Ans. Yes, students can take honors and Advanced Placement classes.

Q3. Is it possible for students to take the SAT at Western High?

Ans. Yes, students can take the SAT and other tests to get ready for college.

Q4. How many students are there for each teacher?

Ans. About 24:1.

Q5. Is there a lot of diversity at Western High School?

Ans. Yes, the student body is made up of people from different ethnic and economic backgrounds.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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