West Ranch High School

West Ranch High School
Address
26255 Valencia Boulevard Stevenson Ranch , California 91381 United States
Information
Type	Public
Motto	"Relationships, Rigor, and Relevance."
Established	2004
Principal	Robert Fisher
Grades	9–12
Number of students	2,016 (2021-22)
Color(s)
Mascot	Wildcat
Newspaper	The Paw Print
Yearbook	"The Pride"
Website	WRHS

West Ranch High School is a public high school in the William S. Hart Union High School District located in Stevenson Ranch, California. 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 was built from 2003 to 2005 on 52 acres in Stevenson Ranch, California, overlooking the Santa Clarita Valley. This cost of the 210,000 square foot campus was eighty-million-dollars. Phase I of construction included three million dollars of athletic field improvements which were completed in the spring of 2006. Phase Ill of construction was the completion of the West Ranch Theater in the fall of 2009.

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 student’s 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 have 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.

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

Student demographics

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. As of 2020-21, 344 students (15.5%) were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Notable alumni

• Jake Bird (born 1995), baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies

External links

• Official website