page_title: West Hills, Los Angeles
section_title: Education
hierarchical_section_title: West Hills, Los Angeles / Education
caption_attribution_description: English: Welby Way Elementary School — at 23456 Welby Way in West Hills, western San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles. Opened in 1960 in the community of Canoga Park, renamed West Hills in 1987. Español: Escuela Primaria Welby Way
context_page_description: West Hills is a residential and commercial neighborhood in the western San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles, California. The percentage of residents aged 35 and older is among the highest in Los Angeles County.
  The neighborhood was formerly the home of many Native American tribes, and during the early Spanish and Mexican era was part of the Mission San Fernando Rey de España. In the American era, West Hills was part of Owensmouth, which was renamed Canoga Park in 1930. West Hills was established in western Canoga Park and retained its present name in 1987.
  Historic landmarks and many city parks are to be found within the community, as are commercial districts, a business district, and religious establishments. Two private high schools are among the 13 schools within West Hills.
context_section_description: Thirty-eight percent of West Hills residents aged 25 and older had earned a four-year degree by 2000, a  high percentage for both the city and the county. The percentages of those residents with a master's degree or higher was also high for the county.
caption: Welby Way Elementary School
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