Whale Gulch High School serves 15 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whale Gulch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whale Gulch High School's student population of 15 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whale Gulch High School is 0.44, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
73%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whale Gulch High School?
15 students attend Whale Gulch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Whale Gulch High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whale Gulch High School?
Whale Gulch High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whale Gulch High School offer ?
Whale Gulch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whale Gulch High School part of?
Whale Gulch High School is part of Leggett Valley Unified School District.
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