Public schools in West Hills, CA
8 open public schools with an address in West Hills, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,499
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
6
0 virtual
An overview of West Hills public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in West Hills, CA: 8 elementary. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,499 students, an average of 437 per school. The largest campus is Welby Way Charter Elem Sch And Gifted-High Ability Magnet (755 students).
Every listed school belongs to Los Angeles Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 51% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving West Hills
Elementary schools in West Hills
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capistrano Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 415 | 19.8:1 | |
| Enadia Way Technology Charter Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 213 | 21.3:1 | |
| Hamlin Charter Academy Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 314 | 19.6:1 | |
| Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 381 | 22.4:1 | |
| Justice Street Academy Charter Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 430 | 23.9:1 | |
| Nevada Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 379 | 18.5:1 | |
| Pomelo Community Charter Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 612 | 21.9:1 | |
| Welby Way Charter Elem Sch And Gifted-High Ability Magnet Los Angeles Unified · Charter | KG–05 | 755 | 23.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29%
- Hispanic39.1%
- Black3.8%
- Asian14.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial13.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 West Hills schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,499 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Hills
How many public schools are in West Hills, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in West Hills: 8 elementary. Together they reported 3,499 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Hills?
All listed public schools with an address in West Hills belong to Los Angeles Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in West Hills?
Yes. 6 of the 8 public schools in West Hills are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Enadia Way Technology Charter, Hamlin Charter Academy, Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in West Hills schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Hills public schools is 21.6:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in West Hills guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities