Whittier High School

12417 E. Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90601

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Top 50%

Tel: (562) 698-8121

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Whittier High School serves 1,877 students in grades 9-12.

Whittier High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,877 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whittier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Whittier High School's student population of 1,877 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,877 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

77 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Whittier High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Whittier High School is 0.13, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3548 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Whittier High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

43%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whittier High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

60%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whittier High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Whittier High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

93%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Whittier High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Whittier High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

97%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Whittier High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

62%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whittier High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Whittier Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whittier High School's ranking?

Whittier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Whittier High School?

The graduation rate of Whittier High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Whittier High School?

1,877 students attend Whittier High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Whittier High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier High School?

Whittier High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Whittier High School offer ?

Whittier High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Whittier High School part of?

Whittier High School is part of Whittier Union High School District.