Nelles (Fred C.) High School (Closed 2005)
Nelles (Fred C.) High School served 367 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
Total Students | 367 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2004-2005 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 12% |
Hispanic | 58% | 54% |
Black | 31% | 5% |
White | 8% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Los Angeles County Cya School District |
Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nelles (Fred C.) High School is Whittier High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Walter F. Dexter Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Longfellow Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Whittier Whittier High School Math: 35% | Reading: 59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,906 student10
0.4 miles
12417 E. Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121 0.4 9-12 1,906 - Whittier Longfellow Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 563 students10
0.5 miles
6005 S. Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3180 0.5 K-5 563 - Whittier Christian Sorensen Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 480 students10
0.6 miles
11493 E. Rosehedge Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3220 0.6 K-5 480 - Whittier Walter F. Dexter Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,019 student10
0.8 miles
11532 E. Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090 0.8 6-8 1,019 - Whittier Tri-cities Rop Vocational School Grades: 9-12
0.9 miles
10800 Ben Avon St. Unit E
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-9571 0.9 9-12 n/a
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