At a glance
Reported students
409
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
409
Westbrook Academy: 409 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 228
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Westbrook Academy
Westbrook Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in South Gate. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Westbrook Academy District. NCES reports 409 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (83.1%) and Black (16.1%). English learners represent 29.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Westbrook Academy
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 25%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic83.1%
- Black16.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Westbrook Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Technology Academy High High · Charter · Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Tech Acad High DIST | 09–12 | 565 | 0.7 mi |
| South East High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,990 | 0.9 mi |
| Jordan High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 797 | 0.9 mi |
| Animo Pat Brown High · Charter · Animo Pat Brown District | 09–12 | 617 | 0.9 mi |
| Simon Rodia Continuation High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 89 | 1 mi |
| Odyssey Continuation High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 100 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westbrook Academy
What grades does Westbrook Academy serve?
Westbrook Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Westbrook Academy District.
How many students attend Westbrook Academy?
Westbrook Academy reported 409 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 228 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westbrook Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 409 students and 24.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Westbrook Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westbrook Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Westbrook Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Westbrook Academy in?
Westbrook Academy is part of Westbrook Academy District, based in South Gate, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Westbrook Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Technology Academy High (0.7 mi), South East High (0.9 mi), Jordan High (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.