Serving 77 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whittier K-12's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in San Diego, CA, covering approximately 354.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 10.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.1 miles from the school to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittier K-12's student population of 77 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
77 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whittier K-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier K-12 is 0.70, 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
#8871 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
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 #8871 out of 9,523 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, Chaparral High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Whittier K-12?
77 students attend Whittier K-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Whittier K-12 students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 5% 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 9:1, 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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