Westmoor High School - History

History

Westmoor, the High school with high spirit. 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 academic school year 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 year after year, to an 8/10.

Throughout the years, numerous individuals, such as participants in the American 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.

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