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West Covina Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,780 students in West Covina Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in West Covina Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
7,780 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
373 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
West Covina Unified School District, which is ranked #835 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#858 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,328 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
17%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,857 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
56%
# Black Students
165 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
206 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
3%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
194 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
590
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
469
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
512
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
487
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
517
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
527
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
515
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
600
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
574
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
656
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
727
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
773
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
833
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,308 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,035 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$158 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$148 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,308
$19,942
Spending / Student
$19,035
$18,366
Best West Covina Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merced Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1545 East Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Sac Early College Academy At West Covina
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2226 East Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-7217
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-7217
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Merlinda Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 South Valinda Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 West Eldred Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4830
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4830
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #55.
Hollencrest Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 East Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: #66.
Vine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 East Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #77.
Orangewood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 South Orange Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4820
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4820
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #88.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 East Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #99.
Edgewood High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1624 West Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-0600
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 791 students
Rank: #1010.
West Covina High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 East Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-2900
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,811 students
Rank: #1111.
California Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Bainbridge
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4800
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4800
Grades: 3-6
| 219 students
Rank: #1212.
Walnut Grove Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 East Vine
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
Grades: 7-8
| 270 students
Rank: #1313.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1625 West Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #1414.
Coronado High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East Francisquito Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1810
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
1010 West Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4870
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4870
Grades: K-2
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Covina Unified School District?
West Covina Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,780 students.
What is the rank of West Covina Unified School District?
West Covina Unified School District is ranked #835 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Covina Unified School District?
75% of West Covina Unified School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Covina Unified School District?
West Covina Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is West Covina Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,035 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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