Whittier Independent Study serves 67 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittier Independent Study's student population of 67 students has grown by 6600% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whittier Independent Study is 0.29, 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
34:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whittier Independent Study?
67 students attend Whittier Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Whittier Independent Study students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Independent Study?
Whittier Independent Study has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whittier Independent Study offer ?
Whittier Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Whittier Independent Study part of?
Whittier Independent Study is part of Whittier City School District.
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