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Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-High Ability Magnet

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 23456 Welby Way, West Hills, CA 91307-3328

(818) 348-1975 · welbyway.org/

10/10
#102
Rank 102 out of 5,722
Top 2%
English Language Arts10/10 · #87 · 98th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #127 · 98th percentile
Science10/10 · #158 · 97th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, family-friendly neighborhoods of West Hills, Welby Way Charter Elementary draws families from across the San Fernando Valley who are looking for a genuinely rigorous academic environment for their kids. The school's gifted and high-ability magnet program means classrooms are filled with curious, motivated students, and the curriculum consistently delivers at the very top of statewide performance in English, math, and science. West Hills itself has that suburban-comfortable feel — tree-lined streets, good parks, and a slower pace than you'd find closer to the city — making it a natural fit for families who want strong academics without sacrificing a sense of community.

Student Demographics

414 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
134 (32%)
Asian
122 (29%)
Hispanic
61 (15%)
Multiple Races
26 (6%)
Filipino
18 (4%)
Other
53 (13%)

Key Indicators

English Learners27 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged106 (26%)
Students with Disabilities34 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

755
Enrollment
32
Teachers (FTE)
23.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #1975 · 67th percentile

152 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found