The Westview School

11801 Mississippi Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90025-0900
Tel: (310)478-5544
Grades: 6 - 12 | 137 students
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The Westview School is a W.A.S.C. accredited, nonprofit, non-public school. Westview specializes in educating bright, motivated students who are challenged by learning differences, attention deficit disorder and/or mild emotional issues. We were founded in 1990 to serve college-bound secondary school students who struggle in a traditional learning environment. Westview is able to integrate the best of a traditional school program with the individualized instruction, program flexibility and positive reinforcement that are necessary to help our students achieve success. Ninety percent of Westview graduating seniors are college bound! Westview's unique college preparatory program strives to prepare its graduates to successfully meet the challenges of adult life.

School Overview:
The Westview School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Westview serves high functioning students with learning differences, Aspergers, attention deficit disorder and/or mild emotional issues.
Year Founded 1990
Student Body
Total Students 137 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 21% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 32%
Average Class Size 10 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Westview is a non-profit, non-public school. Tuition is either paid privately or funded through an I.E.P.
Admissions Director Bonnie Aharoni M.A.
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Dance Golf
Soccer

School Notes:

  • Westview's program serves many high functioning students with diverse learning styles and our unique college preparatory curriculum provides a personalized approach, fostering individual student success. Please call or visit our website for more detailed information.

    • Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

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