Whittier K-12 vs. Chaparral High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Whittier K-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Chaparral High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Whittier K-12 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 36 students in grades 9-12, Chaparral High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
51 students
36 students
% Male | % Female
80% | 20%
81% | 19%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
5:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2938 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
<50%
Graduation Rate
<50%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
1
-
Grade 4 Students
2
-
Grade 5 Students
1
-
Grade 6 Students
5
-
Grade 7 Students
4
-
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
5
2
Grade 10 Students
9
6
Grade 11 Students
7
11
Grade 12 Students
16
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
45%
42%
% Black
16%
22%
% White
15%
28%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
19%