WESM HEALTH/SPORTS MEDICINE

WESM Health/Sports Medicine is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 965 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, WESM Health/Sports Medicine has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets (WESM) Health & Sports Medicine is a specialized magnet program located on the campus of Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets in Los Angeles, California. This program is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while integrating career-focused curriculum related to the medical and athletic training fields. It offers a unique pathway for high school students interested in pursuing professional roles in healthcare, such as sports medicine, physical therapy, kinesiology, and athletic training.

The curriculum typically blends standard high school graduation requirements with specialized electives, often providing students with hands-on experience and exposure to the principles of human anatomy, injury prevention, and rehabilitative science. By combining a traditional educational environment with specialized training, WESM Health & Sports Medicine aims to prepare its students for post-secondary education in medical or sports-related disciplines, fostering both technical skill development and a deeper understanding of the professional standards required in the health sciences industry.

For more information, contact WESM Health/Sports Medicine at (310) 338-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.