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7.4 avg / 10

Whittier Union High School District

School District · Whittier, California

Students: 10,223
Teachers (FTE): 457

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

7

7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,374

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.4:1

How this district compares

California rank

#98 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,374

+$3,727 vs California median

District size

10,223 students

Much larger than California median

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 7.4/10, Whittier Union High is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is California High, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Whittier Union High students show an average math proficiency of 29.6% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.

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

Math Proficiency 29.6%
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ELA Proficiency 55.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Whittier Union High with test data.

District 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 7.4/10. 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?

California High is the highest-rated school in Whittier Union High with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Whittier Union High?

Across schools in Whittier Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. 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 7.4/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
29.6%
ELA Proficiency
55.7%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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