West Hills High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Santee, California 92071 · Grossmont Union High
#390 of 1,343 high schools in California
#8317 of 16,910 nationally
About West Hills High
West Hills High is a public high located in Santee, in the Grossmont Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,624 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 390th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,624.
There are 10 schools in Santee; West Hills High ranks 6th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Hills High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Hills High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carlton Oaks Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
823 students · 425 m away
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
606 students · 1.8 km away
Carlton Hills Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
601 students · 1.8 km away
Sycamore Canyon Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students · 1.9 km away
PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
548 students · 2.5 km away
Rio Seco Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
913 students · 3.1 km away
Santana High
Santee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,621 students · 4.5 km away
Cajon Park Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
830 students · 4.5 km away
Gage Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
698 students · 4.6 km away
Hill Creek Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
695 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Valley High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,622 students
Vintage High
Napa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,622 students
Santana High
Santee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,621 students
Tustin High
Tustin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,627 students
Monta Vista High
Cupertino · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,630 students
Gilroy High
Gilroy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,618 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Hills High a good school?
West Hills High has a Success Index (US) of 50.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #390 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Hills High rank in California?
West Hills High ranks #390 of 1,343 high schools in California and #8317 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Hills High?
West Hills High had 1,624 students in 2025.
Is West Hills High a elementary school or a high school?
West Hills High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Hills High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Hills High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.