La Serna High School
Tel:
(562) 698-8121
- La Serna High School serves 2,718 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (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 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- La Serna High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
La Serna High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- La Serna High School's student population of 2,718 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,718 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 99 teachers |
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School Comparison
- La Serna High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of La Serna High School is 0.34, 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 | #2832 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 16% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 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 La Serna High School is California High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East Whittier Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Murphy Ranch Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Whittier Murphy Ranch Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 538 students
0.9 miles
16021 Janine Dr.
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 789-2150 0.9 K-5 538 - Whittier East Whittier Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,181 student
1.0 miles
14421 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 789-7220 1.0 6-8 1,181 - Whittier Leffingwell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 595 students
1.1 miles
10625 S. Santa Gertrudes
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 907-6300 1.1 K-5 595 - Whittier Ocean View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 718 students
1.1 miles
14359 E. Second St.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 907-6400 1.1 K-5 718 - Whittier Orchard Dale Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 609 students
1.3 miles
10625 S. Cole Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000 1.3 K-5 609
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