Harvard-Westlake School

Harvard-Westlake School is an independent, co-educational university preparatory day school located in Los Angeles, California. It serves approximately 1,600 students in grades seven through twelve across two campuses. The Middle School is in Holmby Hills, while the Upper School is in Studio City.

History

Established in 1991 through the merger of Harvard School for Boys and Westlake School for Girls, Harvard-Westlake has a rich history dating back to 1900. The Middle School campus is located at 700 North Faring Road in Holmby Hills and houses grades 7–9.

The Upper School campus located at 3700 Coldwater Canyon Avenue in Studio City serves grades 10–12, supporting the school's comprehensive educational mission.

Mission and Academics

The school’s mission focuses on fostering a diverse and inclusive community that pursues educational excellence, integrity, and purpose beyond oneself. This commitment is demonstrated through its rigorous academic programs.

Harvard-Westlake ranks highly both nationally and within California, consistently earning top positions among private high schools in the state and across the United States.

Curriculum and Extracurricular Activities

The curriculum emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and personal growth. Students have access to a broad selection of extracurricular activities, including:

• Performing and visual arts
• Athletics
• Various student organizations

These programs encourage exploration and development beyond the classroom environment.

Athletics

Harvard-Westlake competes athletically in the Mission League within the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section. It fields 22 varsity teams, with roughly 60% of students actively participating in interscholastic sports.

Diversity and Inclusion

The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment through its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This office works to ensure all students feel valued and supported, aligning with the overall mission of serving students in the best way possible.

Locations

• Middle School: Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, CA
• Upper School: Studio City, CA

Overall, Harvard-Westlake School provides a rigorous and supportive educational environment that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond, emphasizing academic excellence, personal development, and community engagement.