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24825 North Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321-1576
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 43.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 360/1,596 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 284/1,596 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,941 |
| Low-Income Students | 857 (44.2%) |
| English Learners | 181 (9.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.1 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period. Math rose 8.4 points from last year and rose 4.6 points over the full period.
•Math +4.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
68.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 74.0% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 34% to 71%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
43.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.7-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results held steady.
•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 William S. Hart High compare within the district?
William S. Hart High is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in William S. Hart Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does William S. Hart High rank in California?
William S. Hart High ranks No. 360 of 1,596 in reading and No. 284 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 William S. Hart High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 7 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.8% meet the reading standard and 34.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does William S. Hart High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
William S. Hart High is No. 103 in reading and No. 69 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 |
|---|---|---|
| William S. Hart HighThis school | 43.3% | 68.3% |
| Academy of the Canyons | 82.5% | 94.8% |
| Canyon High | 64.5% | 81.2% |
