Serving 1,637 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Whitney High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt. Whitney High serves the southeastern part of Visalia, CA, covering an area of approximately 14.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 5.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Whitney High School's student population of 1,637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,637 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt. Whitney High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Whitney High School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5556 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pioneer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Whitney High School's ranking?
Mt. Whitney High School is ranked #5556 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mt. Whitney High School often compared to?
Mt. Whitney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Whitney High School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Whitney High School is 87%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Mt. Whitney High School?
1,637 students attend Mt. Whitney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mt. Whitney High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Whitney High School?
Mt. Whitney High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mt. Whitney High School offer ?
Mt. Whitney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt. Whitney High School part of?
Mt. Whitney High School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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