School Fit
Decide whether Harvard-Westlake fits your student
Look beyond selectivity to the daily realities of classes, community, and schedule.
Checked against Harvard-Westlake's published admissions pages on October 6, 2026.
School fit
Is Harvard-Westlake a fit?
- The school
- Harvard-Westlake was formed when the boards of Harvard School and Westlake School agreed to merge in October 1989, and full coeducation began in September 1991.
- Campuses
- The Middle School serves grades 7-9 and the Upper School serves grades 10-12.
- Classes
- The school reports an average of 16 students per class.
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Ask your student what kind of classroom brings out their best work.
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Look for evidence in their current classes, clubs, or teams.