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Discover Harvard-Westlake

Discover
who you are

At Harvard-Westlake, you’ll discover the person you’re meant to be. You’ll dive into your passions, make friends for life, and follow your joy. Whether that takes you to the stage, the field, or anywhere in between, you’ll gain the confidence to leave your mark.

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Harvard-Westlake encourages you always to grow. The vast opportunities and resources really make this school special. I’ve connected with so many people and learned so much about myself.
Glory – Class of 2024

Make your
voice matter

A Harvard-Westlake education isn’t just about knowledge. You’ll be encouraged to be brave, engaged, respectful, and empathetic. You’ll learn to honor others’ differences, building connections with people like and unlike you. Here, you’ll think deeply, speak thoughtfully, and grow into your authentic self.

1,620
Students from
175+
Zip codes
About the student body
21%
Receive financial aid
65+
Languages spoken at home
67%
Identify as students of color
565
Students participate in student groups
29
Affinity groups
Harvard-Westlake’s community is such a diverse group of people with so many interests, it’s super easy to find someone like you.
Hudson – Class of 2028

Learn
what you love

Whether it's ethics or entrepreneurship, choreography or oceanography, Harvard-Westlake empowers you to lean into whatever you find fascinating. You’ll be surrounded by brilliant faculty and students who challenge you and cheer you on. And you’ll get connected to internships, global fellowships, and other opportunities to grow beyond the classroom.

300+
Courses offered
About the Classroom
16
Average number of students per class
76%
Of teachers hold an advanced degree
34
National Merit Scholarship semifinalists last year
Our students approach challenges with drive and intellectual curiosity. I tell my students that they constantly elevate each other and their striving for excellence pushes me to be a better teacher.
Stephanie ChiangUpper School English Teacher

Enjoy
the adventure

We take fun seriously at Harvard-Westlake. From ziplining over canyons and toasting s’mores on class retreats to competing in the Jacobson Cup Field Day and pumpkin bowling at Fall Fest, our traditions make for unforgettable memories. But everyday joy is just as easy to find. You might become a DJ for the school radio station, play Frisbee on the quad at break, chill out with the Painting Club, or start a new club of your own.

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100+
Student-led clubs
10+
Faculty-led international trips per year
250+
Students high-fived by Buddy the Wolverine at Convocation
24
Bands and performances at the HW Heritage Festival
32
Teams play in the annual school dodgeball tournament
750+
Students attend the Homecoming Formal
1,000+
S’mores consumed on class retreats
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200+
Field trips taken per year
Photo of Thomas, Class of 2028, with the robotics team
The coolest thing about robotics at HW is that we know all of the kids from other schools, and we share ideas, scrimmage, and have a lot of fun.
Thomas – Class of 2028After winning the Middle School 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship
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Color
outside the lines

Nurturing creativity is a central part of life at Harvard-Westlake. You'll get access to our world-class facilities, including a professional-level theater and a state-of-the-art glass-blowing studio. Take a spin at the pottery wheel, try your hand at costume design, join an improv troupe, or perform with one of our orchestras on stages around the world. Maybe art becomes a focus for you, or maybe it's just something you dabble in along the way. Either way, you'll be guided by professional working artists who inspire you to express yourself.

50+
Arts classes offered
Photo of Maya, Class of 2025
While everyone tearfully took their bows after the final show of my 10th grade musical, it dawned on me how important school theater was for me. Harvard-Westlake’s theater program has truly helped me become the person I am today. As we all hugged and congratulated each other, I felt that I had found a space where I could authentically be myself, on and off the stage.
Maya – Class of 2025
About the Arts
5
Presidential Scholars in the Arts over the past decade
40+
Concerts, dance recitals, plays, and performances each year
20+
Years since the WestFlix student film festival was founded at HW

Get in
the game

School spirit runs deep at Harvard-Westlake, and we want to cheer you on. Maybe you'll score the buzzer-beater at the state championships. Or maybe you'll call the plays as a broadcaster for our award-winning student network. Whether you're just playing for fun or going on to compete in college and beyond, you’re always on the home team. Your coaches and teammates will support you at every skill level.

30
Sports played
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Right before every game, the whole team would gather in a circle and say ‘All five’ to symbolize that we were all working together [because five players are on the court at a time].
Deana – Class of 2025After winning the Girls Basketball CIF Division 2 State Championship
About Athletics
90
Sports teams
200+
CIF, regional & state titles
65%
Play interscholastic sports

Make a
difference

At Harvard-Westlake, you’ll build character and step up to help for causes you care about. With social-emotional learning in Advisory, peers trained to advise you in Peer Support, and dedicated deans and counselors to act as your guides, you’ll learn to identify and live your values. You’ll develop a sense of responsibility and devote time to your community, whether it’s volunteering at an animal shelter or singing for Children’s Hospital patients. And after you graduate, you’ll create a positive impact, whatever that looks like to you.

20+
Community service clubs
Small gestures of kindness can really improve someone’s day. At Harvard-Westlake, I’ve learned that individual acts of service can have a big impact.
Elle – Class of 2029
20+
Years hosting Special Olympics events on campus
19,000+
Community service hours completed by students each year
19
Deans to provide student support

Discover
your
possibilities

at Harvard-Westlake
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