Home > California > Los Angeles County

Whittier City School District

Item: Whittier City School District
Rating: 6
Author: Public School Review

7211 South Whittier Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602-1123

( shown in map)

Top 50%

Tel: (562) 789-3000

www.whittiercity.net

Top Rankings

Whittier City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Overview

This School District

This State (CA)

# Schools

13 Schools

10,323 Schools

# Students

5,288 Students

5,788,587 Students

# Teachers

237 Teachers

267,491 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Whittier City School District	California
Kind	742	264
1	508	187
2	548	196
3	552	204
4	603	205
5	601	210
6	583	210
7	571	213
8	580	216

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Whittier City School District, which is ranked #828 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

This School District

State Average (CA)

#799 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)

View Data

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Whittier City School District
2023	#799
2022	#884
2019	#825
2018	#398
2017	#541
2016	#624
2015	#730
2014	#524
2013	#576
2012	#588
2011	#724
2010	#750

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

34%

View Data

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Whittier City School District	California
2023	34%	34%
2022	30%	33%
2019	40%	40%
2018	38%	39%
2017	32%	38%
2016	25%	37%
2015	21%	34%
2014	34%	63%
2013	54%	59%
2012	54%	59%
2011	48%	58%
2010	43%	56%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

42%

47%

View Data

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Whittier City School District	California
2022	42%	47%
2019	48%	51%
2018	38%	50%
2017	43%	48%
2016	42%	48%
2015	31%	44%
2014	54%	58%
2013	51%	57%
2012	54%	58%
2011	50%	56%
2010	47%	54%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

20%

29%

(2022-23)

34.8%

27.7%

View Data

Chronic Absenteeism Rate Trends
Year	Whittier City School District	California
2023	34.8%	27.7%
2022	39%	33%
2021	10.8%	15.4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16

0.63

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Whittier City School District	California
2023	0.17	0.64
2022	0.17	0.63
2021	0.17	0.62
2020	0.17	0.64
2019	0.17	0.63
2018	0.15	0.64
2017	0.15	0.64
2016	0.15	0.64
2015	0.25	0.64
2014	0.15	0.65
2013	0.17	0.65
2012	0.18	0.65
2011	0.17	0.66
2010	0.14	0.67
2009	0.20	0.67
2008	0.15	0.65
2007	0.19	0.66
2006	0.20	0.66
2005	0.20	0.66
2004	0.22	0.67
2003	0.23	0.67
2002	0.25	0.67
2001	0.24	0.67
2000	0.24	0.67
1999	0.26	0.67
1998	0.29	0.67
1997	0.31	0.67
1996	0.33	0.67
1995	0.34	0.67
1994	0.38	0.67
1993	0.40	0.67
1992	0.42	0.67
1991	0.44	0.66
1990	0.45	0.66
1989	0.47	0.65
1988	0.50	0.65

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

12%

View Data

Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Whittier City School District	California
2023	1%	12%
2022	2%	12%
2021	2%	12%
2020	2%	12%
2019	2%	12%
2014	1%	11%
2013	1%	11%
2012	2%	11%
2011	2%	11%
2010	1%	11%
2009	1%	11%
2008	1%	12%
2007	3%	12%
2006	3%	12%
2005	3%	12%
2004	3%	12%
2003	3%	12%
2002	3%	11%
2001	3%	11%
2000	3%	11%
1999	3%	11%
1998	3%	11%
1997	3%	11%
1996	4%	11%
1995	3%	11%
1994	3%	11%
1993	4%	11%
1992	5%	11%
1991	4%	11%
1990	4%	10%
1989	5%	10%
1988	5%	10%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

91%

56%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Whittier City School District	California
2023	91%	55%
2022	91%	56%
2021	91%	56%
2020	91%	55%
2019	91%	55%
2018	93%	54%
2017	93%	54%
2016	93%	54%
2015	79%	54%
2014	92%	53%
2013	91%	53%
2012	90%	52%
2011	91%	51%
2010	93%	50%
2009	89%	49%
2008	92%	50%
2007	90%	49%
2006	89%	48%
2005	89%	47%
2004	88%	46%
2003	87%	45%
2002	86%	44%
2001	86%	43%
2000	86%	42%
1999	85%	41%
1998	83%	40%
1997	82%	40%
1996	80%	39%
1995	80%	38%
1994	77%	37%
1993	75%	36%
1992	73%	35%
1991	72%	34%
1990	71%	33%
1989	67%	31%
1988	64%	30%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

View Data

Showing 2006–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Whittier City School District	California
2023	1%	5%
2022	1%	5%
2021	1%	5%
2020	1%	5%
2019	1%	5%
2010	1%	7%
2009	1%	7%
2008	1%	8%
2007	1%	8%
2006	1%	8%
2005	1%	8%
2004	1%	8%
2003	1%	8%
2002	1%	9%
2001	1%	9%
2000	1%	9%
1999	1%	9%
1998	1%	9%
1997	1%	9%
1996	1%	9%
1995	2%	9%
1994	2%	9%
1993	2%	9%
1992	1%	9%
1991	2%	8%
1990	1%	9%
1989	1%	9%
1988	1%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

20%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Whittier City School District	California
2023	4%	21%
2022	3%	21%
2021	3%	22%
2020	3%	22%
2019	3%	23%
2018	4%	23%
2017	4%	24%
2016	4%	24%
2015	6%	25%
2014	4%	25%
2013	4%	25%
2012	4%	26%
2011	4%	27%
2010	5%	27%
2009	5%	28%
2008	6%	29%
2007	6%	30%
2006	7%	31%
2005	7%	32%
2004	8%	33%
2003	9%	34%
2002	10%	35%
2001	10%	36%
2000	10%	37%
1999	11%	38%
1998	13%	39%
1997	14%	39%
1996	15%	40%
1995	15%	41%
1994	18%	42%
1993	19%	43%
1992	21%	44%
1991	22%	46%
1990	24%	47%
1989	27%	49%
1988	30%	50%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2009-2023)
Year	Whittier City School District	California
2023	3%	6%
2022	3%	5%
2021	3%	5%
2020	3%	5%
2019	3%	4%
2018	3%	4%
2017	3%	4%
2016	3%	4%
2015	5%	3%
2014	3%	3%
2013	4%	3%
2012	4%	3%
2011	3%	3%
2009	4%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,009 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $20,921 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

This School District

This State (CA)

Total Revenue

$132 MM

$150,628 MM

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Whittier City School District	California
2023	$132 MM	$10 MM
2022	$103 MM	$9 MM
2021	$99 MM	$8 MM
2020	$81 MM	$7 MM
2019	$83 MM	$7 MM
2018	$80 MM	$29 MM
2017	$78 MM	$26 MM
2016	$80 MM	$24 MM
2015	$55 MM	$17 MM
2014	$59 MM	$21 MM
2012	$55 MM	$19 MM
2011	$56 MM	$19 MM
2010	$55 MM	$17 MM
2009	$60 MM	$19 MM
2008	$63 MM	$19 MM
2007	$63 MM	$19 MM
2006	$59 MM	$17 MM
2005	$58 MM	$16 MM
2004	$58 MM	$16 MM
2003	$57 MM	$16 MM
2002	$53 MM	$15 MM
2001	$55 MM	$15 MM
2000	$46 MM	$13 MM
1999	$41 MM	$12 MM
1998	$38 MM	$11 MM
1997	$34 MM	$10 MM
1996	$30 MM	$9 MM
1995	$27 MM	$8 MM
1992	$28 MM	$7 MM
1990	$23 MM	$6 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$111 MM

$130,845 MM

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Whittier City School District	California
2023	$111 MM	$9 MM
2022	$98 MM	$8 MM
2021	$87 MM	$7 MM
2020	$80 MM	$7 MM
2019	$87 MM	$7 MM
2018	$86 MM	$29 MM
2017	$82 MM	$24 MM
2016	$82 MM	$23 MM
2015	$54 MM	$18 MM
2014	$66 MM	$21 MM
2012	$55 MM	$19 MM
2011	$52 MM	$19 MM
2010	$54 MM	$18 MM
2009	$57 MM	$18 MM
2008	$63 MM	$19 MM
2007	$59 MM	$18 MM
2006	$60 MM	$17 MM
2005	$63 MM	$16 MM
2004	$63 MM	$17 MM
2003	$66 MM	$15 MM
2002	$57 MM	$16 MM
2001	$56 MM	$14 MM
2000	$44 MM	$13 MM
1999	$42 MM	$11 MM
1998	$38 MM	$11 MM
1997	$33 MM	$10 MM
1996	$30 MM	$8 MM
1995	$29 MM	$8 MM
1992	$28 MM	$7 MM
1990	$24 MM	$6 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$25,009

$26,022

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Whittier City School District	California
2023	$24,080	$21,289
2022	$18,488	$17,710
2021	$16,929	$15,669
2020	$13,535	$14,213
2019	$13,693	$14,063
2018	$13,057	$16,033
2017	$12,901	$16,692
2016	$13,230	$15,604
2015	$9,073	$10,238
2014	$9,467	$11,786
2012	$8,597	$11,929
2011	$8,594	$11,681
2010	$8,400	$10,238
2009	$8,985	$11,099
2008	$9,281	$11,762
2007	$9,217	$11,879
2006	$8,452	$10,859
2005	$8,075	$10,445
2004	$8,070	$10,566
2003	$7,733	$10,456
2002	$7,217	$9,803
2001	$7,538	$10,568
2000	$6,432	$8,943
1999	$5,700	$8,203
1998	$5,471	$7,395
1997	$4,982	$6,922
1995	$4,347	$5,953
1992	$4,633	$5,430
1990	$3,931	$5,393

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$20,921

$22,604

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Whittier City School District	California
2023	$20,144	$19,218
2022	$17,616	$16,552
2021	$14,891	$13,970
2020	$13,378	$13,602
2019	$14,292	$13,522
2018	$14,203	$16,124
2017	$13,468	$15,588
2016	$13,544	$14,779
2015	$8,902	$10,739
2014	$10,662	$11,804
2012	$8,545	$12,155
2011	$7,946	$11,509
2010	$8,242	$10,739
2009	$8,636	$10,975
2008	$9,284	$11,678
2007	$8,617	$11,317
2006	$8,537	$10,926
2005	$8,810	$10,789
2004	$8,732	$11,073
2003	$8,938	$10,210
2002	$7,738	$10,600
2001	$7,690	$10,007
2000	$6,107	$9,131
1999	$5,821	$7,911
1998	$5,563	$7,592
1997	$4,861	$6,759
1995	$4,543	$6,033
1992	$4,545	$5,588
1990	$4,037	$5,241

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Whittier City School District?

Whittier City School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,288 students.

What is the rank of Whittier City School District?

Whittier City School District is ranked #828 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Whittier City School District?

91% of Whittier City School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Whittier City School District?

Whittier City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What is Whittier City School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $20,921 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

Recent Articles

October 07, 2026

How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?

Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.

October 07, 2026

Does Your Child Need More Recess?

Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.

October 07, 2026

Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know

Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.

Quick Facts (26-27)

District size: 13 schools
Grades: K-08
Enrollment: 5,288 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
: Top 50% in CA
: 34% (Top 50%)
: 42% (Top 50%)
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education