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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 367 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2004-2005 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 54% |
| Black | 31% | 6% |
| White | 9% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 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 Tri-cities Rop (0.9 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Whittier Longfellow Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 581 students
0.5 miles
6005 S. Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562)789-3180 0.5 K-5 581 - Whittier Christian Sorensen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 479 students
0.6 miles
11493 E. Rosehedge Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)789-3220 0.6 K-5 479 - Whittier Walter F. Dexter Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1015 students
0.8 miles
11532 E. Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562)789-3090 0.8 6-8 1015 - Whittier Tri-cities Rop Vocational School
Magnet 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 - Whittier West Whittier Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 358 students
1.1 miles
6411 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)789-3240 1.1 K-5 358
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