Top Rankings
Whittier Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 10,179 students in Whittier Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Whittier Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
10,179 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
458 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whittier Union High School District, which is ranked #557 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#562 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
90%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
6%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,955 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,841 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$244 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$212 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,955
$19,974
Spending / Student
$20,841
$18,396
Best Whittier Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Serna High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15301 East Youngwood Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,385 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10400 South Orr And Day Rd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 698-8121
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #33.
California High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 South Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,376 students
Rank: #44.
Whittier High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12417 East Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,710 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10800 Ben Avon
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,072 students
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #77.
Frontier High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whittier Union High School District?
Whittier Union High School District manages 7 public schools serving 10,179 students.
What is the rank of Whittier Union High School District?
Whittier Union High School District is ranked #557 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whittier Union High School District?
90% of Whittier Union High School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whittier Union High School District?
Whittier Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Whittier Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,841 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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