Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Whittier K-12 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whittier K-12's student population of 71 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whittier K-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier K-12 is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier K-12's ranking?
Whittier K-12 is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Whittier K-12 often compared to?
Whittier K-12is often viewed alongside schools like Idea Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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?
71 students attend Whittier K-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Whittier K-12 students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier K-12?
Whittier K-12 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Whittier K-12 located?
Whittier K-12 is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.
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