Whittier High School
12417 E. Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(562)698-8121
- Whittier High School serves 2,082 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Whittier High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Whittier High School operates within the Whittier Union High School District.
- Whittier Union High School District's 90% graduation rate is higher than the California state average of 83%.
Top Placements (California)
Whittier High School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Whittier High School's student population of 2082 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,082 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 82 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Whittier High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Whittier High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 |
| Hispanic | 94% | 54% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.41 |
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Whittier High School is Whittier Union High School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Whittier Union High School District's student population of 12,456 students has decreased by 7% over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $11,969 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $12,304 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
| School District Name | Whittier Union High School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 7 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 12,456 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 48% |
| District Graduation Rate | 90% | 83% |
| District Total Revenue | $161 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $166 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $11,969 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $12,304 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Whittier High School is Tri-cities Rop High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Walter F. Dexter Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Longfellow Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Whittier Longfellow Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 592 students
0.7 miles
6005 S. Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562)789-3180 0.7 K-5 592 - Whittier Tri-cities Rop High School Vocational School
Grades: 11-12
0.8 miles
10800 Benavon St. Unit E
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)698-9571 0.8 11-12 n/a - Whittier Christian Sorensen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 496 students
0.9 miles
11493 E. Rosehedge Dr.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562)789-3220 0.9 K-5 496 - Whittier Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 457 students
0.9 miles
6302 S. Alta Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562)789-3150 0.9 K-5 457 - Whittier Lydia Jackson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 444 students
1.0 miles
8015 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562)789-3160 1.0 K-5 444
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