La Serna High School

15301 E. Youngwood Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (562) 698-8121

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La Serna High School serves 2,569 students in grades 9-12.

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 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,569 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

La Serna High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

La Serna High School's student population of 2,569 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,569 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

92 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

La Serna High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of La Serna High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2760 out of 9659 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

37%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Serna High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

28:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of La Serna High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

81%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in La Serna High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

12%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in La Serna High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.33

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of La Serna High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

98%

84%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Serna High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Whittier Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Serna High School's ranking?

La Serna High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of La Serna High School?

The graduation rate of La Serna High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.

How many students attend La Serna High School?

2,569 students attend La Serna High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of La Serna High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% 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 La Serna High School?

La Serna High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does La Serna High School offer ?

La Serna High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is La Serna High School part of?

La Serna High School is part of Whittier Union High School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break (Events)

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Spring Break (Events)

March 28, 2023 (Tuesday)

Spring Break (Events)

March 29, 2023 (Wednesday)

Spring Break (Events)

March 30, 2023 (Thursday)

Spring Break (Events)

March 31, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,569 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education