Whittier High School

About Whittier High School

Whittier High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Whittier, California. Established in 1902, it is the oldest public high school in the Whittier Union High School District.
Whittier High School offers a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for college and career. The school offers a variety of classes, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors courses, and career and technical education courses.
Whittier High School also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, student government, clubs and organizations, and performing arts programs. The school also has a strong community service program, which encourages students to become involved in their local community.
Whittier High School is committed to providing students with a safe and supportive learning environment. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment and provides students with resources and support services to help them succeed.
Whittier High School is dedicated to providing students with an excellent education and preparing them for success in college, career, and life.

Address:	12417 E. Philadelphia St. Whittier, CA 90601
Phone:	(562) 698-8121
Site:	whs.wuhsd.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,877 students

Overview Whittier High School

Whittier High School serves 1,877 students in grades 9-12.
Whittier High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Whittier High School

Whittier High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Whittier High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.