Top Rankings
Whittier Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 10,767 students in Whittier Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Whittier Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
10,767 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
468 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Whittier Union High School District, which is ranked #216 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#211 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.63
# American Indian Students
25 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
259 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,657 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
56%
# Black Students
98 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
646 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
6%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,489
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,742
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,663
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,873
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,646 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,703 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$244 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$212 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,646
$19,806
Spending / Student
$19,703
$18,241
Best Whittier Union High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Serna High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15301 E. Youngwood Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,402 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10400 S. Orr And Day Rd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 698-8121
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,954 students
Rank: #33.
California High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 S. Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,610 students
Rank: #44.
Whittier High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12417 E. Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,802 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10800 Ben Avon
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,205 students
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #77.
Frontier High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whittier Union High School District?
Whittier Union High School District manages 7 public schools serving 10,767 students.
What is the rank of Whittier Union High School District?
Whittier Union High School District is ranked #216 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whittier Union High School District?
90% of Whittier Union High School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whittier Union High School District?
Whittier Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Whittier Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,703 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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