Western High

501 South Western Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804

western.auhsd.us

1,446 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Western High School, located in Anaheim, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Anaheim Union High School District. With a focus on academic rigor and community engagement, the school offers a diverse range of educational programs, including college preparatory courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its vibrant campus culture, which emphasizes school spirit, student leadership, and inclusivity. Western High prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue their passions—whether in athletics, the arts, or STEM-related activities. By maintaining strong partnerships with local organizations and prioritizing student-centered learning, Western High remains a key pillar of the Anaheim community, committed to shaping well-rounded, responsible citizens.

1,446

Total Students

66.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western High
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	1,105
Black	43
Asian	143
Two or More	31
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,105 (76.5%)
Asian
143 (9.9%)
White
109 (7.5%)
Black
43 (3.0%)
Two or More
31 (2.1%)
American Indian
8 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Anaheim Union High
Phone:	(714)220-4040
Website:	http://western.auhsd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	194

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 302

Grade 10 416

Grade 11 397

Grade 12 331