La Serna High School
Tel:
(562)698-8121
- La Serna High School serves 2,731 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
La Serna High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- La Serna High School's student population of 2,731 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,731 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- La Serna High 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 0.35, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1801 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 48% |
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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% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Whittier Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 559 students
0.9 miles
16021 Janine Dr.
Whittier, CA 90603
(562)789-2150 0.9 K-5 559 - Whittier East Whittier Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1235 students
1.0 miles
14421 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562)789-7220 1.0 6-8 1235 - Whittier Leffingwell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 622 students
1.1 miles
10625 S. Santa Gertrudes
Whittier, CA 90603
(562)907-6300 1.1 K-5 622 - Whittier Ocean View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 770 students
1.1 miles
14359 E. Second St.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562)907-6400 1.1 K-5 770 - Whittier Orchard Dale Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 589 students
1.3 miles
10625 S. Cole Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562)789-7000 1.3 K-5 589
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