Westchester High School (Los Angeles) - History

History

Westchester High School opened to 500 students in September 1948 at what is now Orville Wright Middle School. During the 2011–2012 school year, Westchester High School became the Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets (WESM). There are three programs:

Magnet Programs
Aviation and Aerospace Magnet for Gifted & High Ability Students
Environmental and Natural Science Magnet
Health and Sports Medicine Magnet

On June 1, 2011, at least 400 students walked out to protest the school's displacement of 25 teachers in addition to 10 RIF'd teachers.

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