Whittier Independent Study serves 90 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Whittier Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Whittier Independent Study's student population of 90 students has grown by 8900% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Whittier Independent Study is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
90%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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90 students attend Whittier Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Whittier Independent Study students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Independent Study?
Whittier Independent Study has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Whittier Independent Study offer ?
Whittier Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Whittier Independent Study part of?
Whittier Independent Study is part of Whittier City Elementary School District.
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