West Hills College Lemoore has determined the following standards by which to assess the institution. Institution set standards are levels identified by WHCL to be acceptable.
| Institution-Set Standard (Minimum Acceptable Performance) | Stretch Goal | Actual Rate (2016-17) | Actual Rate (2017-18) | |
| Course Success Rate | 70% | 75% | 73% | 72% |
| Degrees Awarded | 575 degrees per year | 700 degrees per year | 583 degrees | 664 degrees |
| Certificates Awarded | 85 certificates per year | 150 certificates per year | 73 certificates | 84 certificates |
| Transfers to Four-Year Institutions | 425 transfers per year | 500 transfers per year | 500 transfers | 400 transfers |
| Licensure Pass Rates | Institution-Set Standard (Minimum Acceptable Performance) | Stretch Goal | 2016 Pass Rate | 2017 Pass Rate |
| AOJ POST – Arrest and Control | 85% | 96% | 98% | |
| AOJ POST – Firearms | 85% | 100% | 100% | |
| Certified Nurse Assistant | 85% | 97% | ||
| Registered Nursing | 85% | 79% | 79% | |
| Paramedics | 85% | 91% | 100% |
| Job Placement Rates | Institution-Set Standard (Minimum Acceptable Performance) | Stretch Goal | 2014-15 | 2015-16 ** |
| Administration of Justice | 60% | 77% | 70% | |
| Business Administration | 60% | * | * | |
| Child Development | 60% | 75% | 64% | |
| Nursing | 60% | 95% | 100% |
Paramedic Pass Rates
Registered Nursing Pass Rates
Additional details on job placement rates, including data sources and methodology can be viewed on the WHCCD Job Placement Data page
* n-size too small to calculate job placement rate
** Most recent available data as of October 2018
Note: Data source used for Job Placement rates has changed from previous years. Currently
using CTE Launchboard data, while past data were based on Perkins Core Indicators.
Definitions
Course Success Rate: The percentage of students enrolled on the course census date who complete with a grade of A, B, C, or p
Degrees Awarded: The number of associate degrees awarded during the academic year. Students can be counted more than once for earning multiple degrees.
Certificates Awarded: The number of Chancellor’s Office approved Certificates of Achievement awarded during the academic year. Students can be counted more than once for earning multiple certificates.
Transfers: The number of students (unduplicated) transferring to four-year institutions after completing a minimum of 12 units at WHCCD. Transfer year is based on the academic year in which the student first enrolled at the four-year institution.