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| principal = Robert Fisher
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| grades = 9–12
| grades = 9–12
| conference = [[CIF Southern Section]]<br/>[[Foothill League]]
| mascot = Wildcat
| nickname = Wildcats
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| newspaper = ''The Paw Print''
| newspaper = ''The Paw Print''
| yearbook = "The Pride"
| yearbook = "The Pride"
| website = [http://www.westranchhighschool.com/ WRHS]
| website = [http://www.westranchhighschool.com/ WRHS]
| students = 2,016 (2021-22)<ref name=dataquest/>
| ratio = 23.81<ref name=NCES/>
| teaching_staff = 77.42 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| students = 1,843 (2023-2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?id=064251010914|title=West Ranch High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=December 18, 2024}}</ref>
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'''West Ranch High School''' is a [[public high school]] in the [[William S. Hart Union High School District]] located in [[Stevenson Ranch, California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/map?q=United%20States&g=1600000US0674130&y=2019&tid=ACSST1Y2019.S0101&mode=customize&vintage=2019&layer=VT_2019_160_00_PY_D1&cid=S0101_C01_001E|title=Map of Stevenson Ranch Census-Designated Place|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2021-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.westranchhighschool.com/|title=Home|publisher=West Ranch High School|access-date=2020-12-23|quote=26255 West Valencia Blvd. Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381}} - Compare to the maps.</ref> 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]].
'''West Ranch High School''' is a [[public high school]] in the [[William S. Hart Union High School District]] located in [[Stevenson Ranch, California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/map?q=United%20States&g=1600000US0674130&y=2019&tid=ACSST1Y2019.S0101&mode=customize&vintage=2019&layer=VT_2019_160_00_PY_D1&cid=S0101_C01_001E|title=Map of Stevenson Ranch Census-Designated Place|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2021-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.westranchhighschool.com/|title=Home|publisher=West Ranch High School|access-date=2020-12-23|quote=26255 West Valencia Blvd. Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381}} - Compare to the maps.</ref> 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]].


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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. Since the high school did not have a mascot at the time, the class of 2008 chose the wildcat to represent the school and because the movie ''High School Musical,'' which had come out 2 years prior to West Ranch’s first graduating class. It has since moved to its own campus, housing students 9th through 12th grade. The class of 2008 was the first graduating class in the history of the high school.

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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. In 2005, West Ranch moved across the street to its own campus, eventually housing students 9th through 12th grade.The school mascot and colors were selected by a steering committee of student leaders in the spring of 2004, prior to the opening of the school. The class of 2008 was the first graduating class in the history of the high school.


West Ranch High School was founded on '''Relationships, Rigor, and Relevance.'''

Submitted by Robert Vincent, Founding Principal.

At West Ranch, we believe that strong relationships between teachers and students, as well as among students, are essential for a positive learning environment. When students feel valued and supported by their teachers and peers, they are more engaged and motivated to learn. Teachers who prioritize building strong relationships with their students create a safe and supportive classroom environment that fosters student growth and learning. A rigorous education ensures that students are challenged to reach their full potential. It involves setting high expectations for students, providing them with challenging and meaningful learning experiences, and holding them accountable for their learning outcomes. Rigor in education helps students develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of the subject matter. Relevance in education is making connections between what students are learning and the real world. It involves teaching students how to apply what they ve learned in meaningful ways, and how to use their knowledge to solve problems. Relevance helps students see the value in their education and encourages them to take an active role in their own learning. In combination, Relationships, Rigor, and Relevance create a powerful educational experience that transforms students' lives. When the school community prioritizes these elements, they create a learning environment that is engaging, challenging, and meaningful for all students.


Robert Vincent was the Founding Principal from 2004 to 2014.

Mark Crawford was principal from 2014 - 2022

Robert Fisher became principal in 2022


West Ranch High School has been the filming site for several television shows and movies, including ''[[The Unit]]'' and the movie ''[[Stay Cool]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Signal Staff|title=Feature film shot near West Ranch High|url=http://www.the-signal.com/archives/3239/|access-date=30 October 2011|newspaper=Santa Clarita Valley Signal|date=1 August 2008}}</ref>
West Ranch High School has been the filming site for several television shows and movies, including ''[[The Unit]]'' and the movie ''[[Stay Cool]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Signal Staff|title=Feature film shot near West Ranch High|url=http://www.the-signal.com/archives/3239/|access-date=30 October 2011|newspaper=Santa Clarita Valley Signal|date=1 August 2008}}</ref>


The school houses [https://team691.org/ Team 691], a [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] team.
The school houses Team 691, a [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] team.


==Student demographics==
==Student demographics==
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==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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*[[Jake Bird (baseball)|Jake Bird]] (2014), baseball pitcher for the [[Colorado Rockies]]

*[[Walker Eget]] (2021), college football quarterback for the [[San Jose State Spartans football|San Jose State Spartans]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fattal |first1=Tarek |title=Daily News Boys Athlete the Week: Walker Eget, West Ranch |url=https://www.dailynews.com/2019/11/18/daily-news-boys-athlete-the-week-walker-eget-west-ranch/ |website=Los Angeles Daily News |date=18 November 2019 |access-date=18 November 2024}}</ref>
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*[[Jake Bird (baseball)|Jake Bird]] (born 1995), baseball pitcher for the [[Colorado Rockies]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 16:49, 19 December 2024

West Ranch High School
Address
Map
26255 Valencia Boulevard [1]

Stevenson Ranch
,
California
91381

United States
Information
TypePublic
Motto"Relationships, Rigor, and Relevance."
Established2004
PrincipalRobert Fisher
Teaching staff77.42 (FTE)[2]
Grades9–12
Number of students1,843 (2023-2024)[2]
Student to teacher ratio23.81[2]
Color(s)   
Athletics conferenceCIF Southern Section
Foothill League
NicknameWildcats
NewspaperThe Paw Print
Yearbook"The Pride"
WebsiteWRHS

West Ranch High School is a public high school in the William S. Hart Union High School District located in Stevenson Ranch, California.[3][4] 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.

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. Since the high school did not have a mascot at the time, the class of 2008 chose the wildcat to represent the school and because the movie High School Musical, which had come out 2 years prior to West Ranch’s first graduating class. It has since moved to its own campus, housing students 9th through 12th grade. The class of 2008 was the first graduating class in the history of the high school.

West Ranch High School has been the filming site for several television shows and movies, including The Unit and the movie Stay Cool.[5]

The school houses Team 691, a FIRST Robotics Competition team.

Student demographics

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As of the 2021-22 academic year, 2,209 students were enrolled at West Ranch High School. 40.7% of students were non-Hispanic white, 26.1% were Asian American, 22.6% were Hispanic, and 3.9% were African American.[6] As of 2020-21, 344 students (15.5%) were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.[7]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Google map link
  2. ^ a b c "West Ranch High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "Map of Stevenson Ranch Census-Designated Place". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  4. ^ "Home". West Ranch High School. Retrieved 2020-12-23. 26255 West Valencia Blvd. Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381 - Compare to the maps.
  5. ^ Signal Staff (1 August 2008). "Feature film shot near West Ranch High". Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  6. ^ "Enrollment by Ethnicity - William S. Hart Union High (CA Dept of Education)". Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  7. ^ "West Ranch High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  8. ^ Fattal, Tarek (18 November 2019). "Daily News Boys Athlete the Week: Walker Eget, West Ranch". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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