Westminster High

14325 Goldenwest St.
Westminster, CA 92683

www.whslions.net

2,529 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Westminster High School, located in Westminster, California, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Huntington Beach Union High School District. As the home of the "Lions," the school is known for fostering a vibrant campus culture that balances rigorous academic standards with a diverse range of extracurricular activities. The school takes pride in its long-standing history within the Orange County community, consistently working to prepare its students for the challenges of higher education and professional careers through comprehensive curriculum offerings and support services.

Beyond its academic focus, Westminster High is characterized by its strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The campus offers various athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and collaboration among its diverse student body. By integrating traditional instruction with modern resources, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students develop the leadership skills and character necessary to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

2,529

Total Students

108.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westminster High
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	1,315
Black	17
Asian	1,063
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,315 (52.0%)
Asian
1,063 (42.0%)
White
89 (3.5%)
Two or More
36 (1.4%)
Black
17 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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:	Huntington Beach Union High
Phone:	(714)893-1381
Website:	http://www.whslions.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,824
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	349

* 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 9 594

Grade 10 660

Grade 11 631

Grade 12 644