Whittier K-12
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier K-12's ranking?
Whittier K-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whittier K-12?
The graduation rate of Whittier K-12 is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Whittier K-12?
48 students attend Whittier K-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Whittier K-12 students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier K-12?
Whittier K-12 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Whittier K-12 offer ?
Whittier K-12 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Whittier K-12 part of?
Whittier K-12 is part of San Diego Unified School District.
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