Westmoor High School
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131 Westmoor Avenue, Daly City, California United States |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1956 |
| School district | Jefferson Union High School District |
| Principal | Thomas Orput |
| Faculty | 70 |
| Number of students | ~1,659 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Mascot | Westmoor Ram |
| Website | Official website |
Westmoor High School is public high school in Daly City, California, United States. It serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the Jefferson Union High School District (JUHSD). It generally serves the residents of Daly City, Pacifica, and Colma. It was recently selected as a California Distinguished School.
Westmoor High School was established in 1956 as the primary high school to serve the new Westlake neighborhood on the west side of Daly City.
In the school years of 2004, 2005, and 2006 Westmoor became eligible for California Distinguished School status, but was not awarded the designation until 2009. However, in recent years, its California Standardized Test scores have risen to an 8/10.
Throughout the years, numerous individuals, such as participants in the Civil Rights Movement and numerous California politicians, have visited Westmoor. In 2004, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry made a campaign stop at Westmoor, speaking publicly in the main gymnasium.
The original campus building, designed by architect Mario J. Ciampi, attracted national acclaim due to its modern design elements. The building was sometimes called the "Glass Palace" due to the extensive use of architectural glass in its design. Ciampi received an honor award from the American Institute of Architects in 1959 for his work on Westmoor. The campus is built on what was previously a pig farm and ranch.
Westmoor's main building was renovated and extended during the 2000-2001 school year, and most of its original architectural and glass features were destroyed.
According to US News and World Report, 95% of Westmoor's student body is "of color," with 36% of the student body coming from economically disadvantaged households, determined by student eligibility for California's Reduced-price meal program.
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