California High School
California High School serves 2,830 students in grades 9-12.
California High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
California High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
California High School's student population of 2,830 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,830 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 105 teachers |
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School Comparison
California High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of California High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4293 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 7% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Whittier Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to California High School is Frontier High (Continuation School) (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is East Whittier Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mulberry Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Whittier Mulberry Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 562 students10
0.4 miles
14029 E. Mulberry Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7100 0.4 K-5 562 - Whittier Ceres Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 384 students10
0.7 miles
10601 S. Ceres Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2200 0.7 K-5 384 - Whittier East Whittier Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,181 student10
0.8 miles
14421 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220 0.8 6-8 1,181 - Whittier Howard J. Mckibben Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 372 students10
1.0 miles
10550 Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-9878 1 K-6 372 - Whittier La Colima Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 471 students10
1.0 miles
11225 Miller Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7200 1 K-5 471
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