Whittier Union High School District
School District · Whittier, California
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
7
7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,374
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
7
7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,374
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Evaluating Whittier Union High?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Whittier Union High as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Pioneer High
Whittier · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
California High
Whittier · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
La Serna High
Whittier · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#150 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,374
+$3,727 vs California median
District size
10,223 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Whittier Union High ranks #150 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Whittier Union High's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pioneer High (8.5/10), California High (8.0/10), and La Serna High (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Whittier Union High
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pioneer High | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | California High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | La Serna High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Santa Fe High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Whittier High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Frontier High (continuation) | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Sierra Vista High (alternative) | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Whittier Union High
Whittier Union High is a Whittier, California school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 10,223 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.4:1. The district invests $21,374 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Whittier Union High is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pioneer High, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Whittier Union High students show an average math proficiency of 35.8% and ELA proficiency of 52.9%.
The district includes 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Whittier Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Whittier Union High with test data.
Schools in Whittier Union High
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Whittier
- Total Enrollment
- 10,223
- Teachers (FTE)
- 457
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Whittier Union High?
Whittier Union High has 7 schools in total — 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Whittier Union High?
The average composite rating for Whittier Union High is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Whittier Union High?
Whittier Union High spends $21,374 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Whittier Union High?
The average student-teacher ratio in Whittier Union High is 22.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Whittier Union High?
Pioneer High is the highest-rated school in Whittier Union High with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Whittier Union High?
Across schools in Whittier Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Whittier Union High compare to other districts in California?
Whittier Union High has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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