Serving 1,013 students in grades 7-12, Whitney (Gretchen) High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,013 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 98%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitney (Gretchen) High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Whitney (Gretchen) High School's student population of 1,013 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,013 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitney (Gretchen) High School is 0.38, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)98%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥99%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
78%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Whitney (Gretchen) High School often compared to?
Whitney (Gretchen) High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmenita Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitney (Gretchen) High School?
The graduation rate of Whitney (Gretchen) High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Whitney (Gretchen) High School?
1,013 students attend Whitney (Gretchen) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Whitney (Gretchen) High School students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney (Gretchen) High School?
Whitney (Gretchen) High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whitney (Gretchen) High School offer ?
Whitney (Gretchen) High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Whitney (Gretchen) High School part of?
Whitney (Gretchen) High School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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