Top Rankings
Whittier Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 9,798 students in Whittier Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Whittier Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
9,798 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
442 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whittier Union High School District, which is ranked #575 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#502 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
6%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,469 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,075 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$308 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$275 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,469
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,075
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Whittier Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10400 South Orr And Day Rd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 698-8121
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,865 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
La Serna High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15301 Youngwood Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 2,372 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
California High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 South Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 2,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Whittier High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12417 East Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,652 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Ben Avon
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Frontier High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whittier Union High School District?
Whittier Union High School District manages 7 public schools serving 9,798 students.
What is the rank of Whittier Union High School District?
Whittier Union High School District is ranked #575 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: 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 22:1, which is equal to 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 $28,075 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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