West Ranch High School
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West Ranch High School
| Established | 2004 |
|---|---|
| School type | Public |
| Principal | Bob Vincent |
| Student Body President | Sean Herron |
| Location | Valencia, CA, USA |
| Campus | Urban |
| Enrollment | 2500 |
| Faculty | 90 |
| Athletics | Foothill League CIF Div II |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| School colors | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Website | West Ranch High website |
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 will expand to 12th grade students in Fall of 2007.
The school is also noted as having the highest API Score of any school in the Santa Clarita Valley, with an API of 833.
[edit] Rivals
The Wildcat's cross town rivals are the Golden Valley High School Grizzlies, and Hart High School Indians of Santa Clarita.
[edit] Awards
The school has won numerous awards and accolades, including national recognition in various academic programs. Included is its 94% passing rate on the California High School Exit Exam.
