For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,141 students in 90605, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90605, CA are La Serna High School, Sierra Vista High (Alternative) and Frontier High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90605 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90605, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90605 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Serna High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90605, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Serna High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15301 East Youngwood Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,385 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
90605, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sierra Vista High Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
11200 Telechron Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-6467
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-6467
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90605, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90605, CA include La Serna High School, Sierra Vista High (Alternative) and Frontier High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in 90605?
3 public high schools are located in 90605.
What is the racial composition of students in 90605?
90605 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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