Photo: ASDFGH · CC BY-SA 4.0West Covina’s public schools outscore 67% of California districts
The grade covers the three public school districts serving West Covina, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
West Covina’s schools, in brief
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 48% and math 31% across its districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
West Covina Unified spends $21,270 per student and Covina-Valley Unified $19,765, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
13 elementary schools, then six middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
San Jose Charter Academy, South Hills Academy (private), Jubilee Christian School (private), Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy (private), Christ Lutheran School (private), St. Christopher Parish School (private), Discovery Montessori Preschool Kindergarten (private) and West Covina Hills Adventist School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind West Covina’s grade
B+: better than 67% of California school districts, #288 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Covina, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in West Covina · depends on your address
West Covina High
Grades 9–12 · 1,756 students · 21:1 students per teacher
South Hills High
Grades 9–12 · 1,568 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Edgewood High
Grades 9–12 · 712 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in West Covina · depends on your address
West Covina High
Grades 9–12 · 1,756 students · 21:1 students per teacher
South Hills High
Grades 9–12 · 1,568 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Edgewood High
Grades 9–12 · 712 students · 16:1 students per teacher
To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Three districts serve West Covina
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
West Covina vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share West Covina’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Covina | B+ | West Covina Unified K–12 · Covina-Valley Unified K–12 · Rowland Unified K–12 |
| Covina | B+ | Covina-Valley Unified K–12 · Charter Oak Unified K–12 |
| Walnut | A− | Walnut Valley Unified K–12 · Rowland Unified K–12 |
| Baldwin Park | B | Baldwin Park Unified K–12 · El Monte Union High 9–12 |
| La Puente | B+ | Hacienda La Puente Unified |
| Irwindale | B | Duarte Unified K–12 · Baldwin Park Unified K–12 · El Monte Union High 9–12 |
| Industry | — | Hacienda La Puente Unified K–12 · Rowland Unified K–12 · Whittier Union High 9–12 |
2 of the 6 neighbors share Rowland Unified with West Covina for grades K–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in West Covina
32 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about West Covina’s schools
Are West Covina’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools West Covina children attend outscore 67% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #288 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 70%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Covina in?
West Covina Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 7,703 students in 15 schools (2024–25).
Where do West Covina kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: West Covina High, South Hills High and Edgewood High.
What is West Covina’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Covina-Valley Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does West Covina spend per student?
$21,270 in West Covina Unified School District, $19,765 in Covina-Valley Unified School District and $22,683 in Rowland Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in West Covina?
Yes: South Hills Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 283 students), Jubilee Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 222 students), Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 172 students), Christ Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 129 students), St. Christopher Parish School (Catholic, grades K–8, 61 students), Discovery Montessori Preschool Kindergarten (nonsectarian, grades PK, 54 students) and West Covina Hills Adventist School (religious, grades K–8, 49 students). West Covina also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What West Covina families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.