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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 10,568 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Whittier Union High School District, which is ranked #557 of all 1,931 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.64
# American Indian Students
24 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
224 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,490 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
55%
# Black Students
95 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
648 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
6%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,556
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,482
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,750
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,780
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,073 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,074 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Whittier Union High School District?
Whittier Union High School District manages 7 public schools serving 10,568 students.
What is the rank of Whittier Union High School District?
Whittier Union High School District is ranked #557 out of 1,931 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 23:1, which is higher than 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 $20,074 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: 09-12
Enrollment: 10,568 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
