West Ranch High School
| West Ranch High School | |
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| Address | |
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26255 West Valencia Blvd. Google map link , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2004 |
| Principal | Mr.Bob Vincent |
| Faculty | 90 |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Number of students | 2,671 |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Newspaper | The Paw Print |
| Website | http://www.westranchhighschool.com/ |
West Ranch High School is a public high school in the community of Stevenson Ranch, Los Angeles County, California. Mr.Bob Vincent has been the school's principal ever since it opened in 2004. The school mascot is the Wildcat, and navy blue and gold are the school's official colors. The Paw Print is the school's official newspaper, and West Ranch TV is its official TV Network. West Ranch High School is part of the William S. Hart High School District.
During its first year of operation (2004-2005 school year), the school was located on the campus of Rancho Pico Junior High School, housing only 9th grade students and faculty. It has since moved to its own campus, housing 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students, and has sense expanded to 12th grade students.
The school is also noted as having the highest API Score two years in a row of any school in the Santa Clarita Valley, with an API of 833 (first year)and 811 (second year).
The school in 2007 is facing over crowding with its capacity at 2,600. It is 71 students over its limit.
Rivals
The Wildcat's cross town rivals are the Golden Valley High School Grizzlies. Other schools in the district include Hart High School Indians, Canyon High School Cowboys, Valencia High School Vikings, and Saugus High School Centurions of Santa Clarita.
Awards
The school has won numerous awards in Marching Band(06-07) and accolades, including national recognition in various academic programs, along with its 94% passing rate on the California High School Exit Exam. This year Marching Band (07-08) in Hart Rampage Competition, they got 1st place in Band with a score of 81.25, 1st place in percussion, and 2nd place in auxiliary in the 3A division, as well as High Visual and High General Effect.
External links
- Official site
- Homepage of the West Ranch High School Music Department
- Homepage of West Ranch TV
- Homepage of West Ranch Baseball
- Homepage of West Ranch Football
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This year (07-08) in Hart Rampage Competition, they got 1st place in 3A division with score 81.25.