Whitney High School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Whitney High School
Whitney High School is a public high school located in Rocklin, California. It is part of the Rocklin Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. Whitney High School offers a rigorous academic program that is designed to prepare students for college and career success. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, sports teams, and clubs.
Whitney High School is known for its strong academic offerings and commitment to student achievement. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. Whitney High School also offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and a variety of electives.
The school has an award-winning music program, with a marching band, jazz band, and several choirs. Whitney High School also has a strong athletic program, with teams competing in football, basketball, soccer, and other sports. The school also has a variety of clubs, including robotics, drama, and the National Honor Society.
At Whitney High School, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents. The school strives to create a supportive and welcoming environment for all students, and to provide them with the skills and resources they need to be successful.
Address:
701 Wildcat Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765Phone:
(916) 632-6500
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
2,065 students
Overview Whitney High School
Whitney High School serves 2,065 students in grades 9-12.
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 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Whitney High School
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 Whitney High School is 0.62, 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.