Whittier K-12

Q: 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%).

Q: 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).

Q: 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%.

Q: How many students attend Whittier K-12?

48 students attend Whittier K-12.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What grades does Whittier K-12 offer ?

Whittier K-12 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

Q: What school district is Whittier K-12 part of?

Whittier K-12 is part of San Diego Unified School District.

3401 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (858) 490-2770

whittier.sandiegounified.org

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Whittier K-12 serves 48 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Whittier K-12 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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

Top Rankings

Whittier K-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Whittier K-12's student population of 48 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

48 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Whittier K-12 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Whittier K-12 is 0.76, which is more 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

#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Whittier K-12, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whittier K-12 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%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whittier K-12 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

5:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Whittier K-12 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

10%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Whittier K-12 and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

40%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Whittier K-12 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

19%

White

17%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Whittier K-12 and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.76

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Whittier K-12 and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(17-18)

<50%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Whittier K-12 and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

63%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whittier K-12 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

15%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

San Diego Unified 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 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.

School Calendar

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Date

Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School

June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)

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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%)
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