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William S. Hart Union High

Above Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 63.3/100

William S. Hart Union High has 10 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 63.3/100 — 19.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is West Ranch High at 80/100, where 49.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,844 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 20.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
63.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
52.8
27.6 – 80.4
Avg Exceeded %
30.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 52.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 20.5%, 2.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: West Ranch High leads the district at 80 with 49.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in William S. Hart Union High

6 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
45.7%
White
31.4%
Asian
8.9%
Black
4.1%
Other
9.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
26%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

William S. Hart Union High spends $11,844 per student in current expenditures — $2,970 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,844
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
21,786
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 20%
$9,869 → $11,844
Spending Efficiency
5.34
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 41%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$57,538–$101,943
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
890
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (10)

William S. Hart Union High has 10 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.3 — 15.8 points above the state average of 47.5. 4 of 10 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is West Ranch High with a Scope Score of 80 and 49.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1West Ranch High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
49.8%Strong
80/100
2Academy of the Canyons
William S. Hart Union High High Ceiling
58.7%Strong
75/100
3Valencia High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
40.5%Strong
74/100
4Saugus High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
33.1%Strong
72/100
5Canyon High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
35.7%Solid
67/100
6William S. Hart High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
25.7%Solid
64/100
7Castaic High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
31.1%Solid
64/100
8Golden Valley High
William S. Hart Union High Building Momentum
20.1%Solid
59/100
9Learning Post Academy (Alternative)
William S. Hart Union High Building Momentum
11.8%Solid
50/100
10Bowman (Jereann) High (Continuation)
William S. Hart Union High Building Momentum
1.2%Needs Support
28/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about William S. Hart Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is William S. Hart Union High a good school district?
William S. Hart Union High has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.3/100, which is 19.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 30.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in William S. Hart Union High?
The highest-scoring school in William S. Hart Union High is West Ranch High with a Scope Score of 80/100 and 49.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does William S. Hart Union High spend per student?
William S. Hart Union High spends $11,844 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in William S. Hart Union High?
Teacher salaries in William S. Hart Union High range from $57,538–$101,943 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.