Mt. Whitney High School

About Mt. Whitney High School

Mt. Whitney High School is a public high school located in Visalia, California. It is part of the Visalia Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school is known for its strong academic program, which emphasizes college and career readiness.
Mt. Whitney High School offers a wide range of courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, honors classes, and college preparatory classes. The school also has a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and organizations.
Mt. Whitney High School has a long history of success in both academics and athletics. The school has won several state championships in various sports and has had a number of students accepted to prestigious universities.
The school also offers a variety of support services to help students succeed. These include tutoring, counseling, and college and career counseling.
Mt. Whitney High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students. The school has a strict no-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and all students are expected to treat their peers with respect.
Mt. Whitney High School is an excellent choice for students who are looking for a quality education and a supportive environment. With its strong academic program, extracurricular activities, and commitment to student success, Mt. Whitney High School is a great place for students to grow and learn.

Address:	900 S. Conyer St. Visalia, CA 93277
Phone:	(559) 730-7602
Site:	vusd.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,683 students

Overview Mt. Whitney High School

Mt. Whitney High School serves 1,683 students in grades 9-12.
Mt. Whitney High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (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 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Mt. Whitney High School

Mt. Whitney High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Mt. Whitney High School is 0.49, 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.