For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,813 students in Whittier, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Whittier, CA are La Serna High School, California High School and Whittier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whittier, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Whittier have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Whittier, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Serna High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Whittier, CA (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-cities Rop
Vocational School
10800 Ben Avon St. Unit E
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-9571
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-9571
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Whittier, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12620 East Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Eastern Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5777 South Lockheed Ave
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-1497
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-1497
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Mar Vista Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
8036 Ocean View Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 907-6140
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 907-6140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11850 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-6781
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-6781
Grades: 8-12
| 367 students
Sierra Vista High Alternative School (Closed 2021)
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
7804 S. Thornlake Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Grades: 3-5
| 269 students
Whittier Area Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Whittier Independent Study (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-6125
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-6125
Grades: K-8
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Whittier, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Whittier, CA include La Serna High School, California High School and Whittier High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whittier, CA?
7 public high schools are located in Whittier, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Whittier, CA?
Whittier, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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