Whittier K-12

About Whittier K-12

Whittier K-12 School is a public school located in Whittier, California. The school serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade, providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for college and career. Whittier K-12 School has a strong commitment to academic excellence, with a focus on providing a safe and supportive learning environment. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs. In addition, the school provides a variety of support services, such as counseling, tutoring, and special education services. Whittier K-12 School is committed to providing a high-quality education for all students, regardless of their background or ability. The school strives to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all students, and is dedicated to helping them reach their full potential.

Address:	3401 Clairemont Dr. San Diego, CA 92117
Phone:	(858) 490-2770
Site:	whittier.sandiegounified.org
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	48 students

Overview Whittier K-12

Whittier K-12 serves 48 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Whittier K-12 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Whittier K-12

Whittier K-12 is ranked within the bottom 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 K-12 is 0.76, 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.