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1609 East Cameron Avenue, West Covina, CA 91791-3108
Summary
West Covina High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 50th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 23.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 868/1,596 (46th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 741/1,596 (54th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,756 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,438 (81.9%) |
| English Learners | 71 (4.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 13.6 points from last year and fell 2.8 points over the full period. Math fell 6.0 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math -2.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
48.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 868 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
5.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 46.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 60% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 33%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
23.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.6-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 21.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does West Covina High compare within the district?
West Covina High is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in West Covina Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does West Covina High rank in California?
West Covina High ranks No. 868 of 1,596 in reading and No. 741 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at West Covina High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.3% meet the reading standard and 20.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does West Covina High compare with other schools in West Covina?
West Covina High is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in West Covina with 2026 results.
Explore schools in West CovinaHow does West Covina High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
West Covina High is No. 218 in reading and No. 192 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| West Covina HighThis school | 23.0% | 48.9% |
| Edgewood High | 24.5% | 43.5% |
| Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina | 29.3% | 82.8% |
