Excellent
#1655 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
California High
High School · Whittier Union High · Whittier, CA
A Whittier Union High high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9800 South Mills Ave., Whittier, CA 90604
- Math 35% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at California High score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where California High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,878/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whittier), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,104
Median home value
$684,400
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista High (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| La Serna HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 2,385 | Compare → |
| Risingstar Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Whittier Union High
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
California High is listed in Whittier Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About California High
California High is a public high school in Whittier, CA, part of Whittier Union High, serving approximately 2,376 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,655 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about California High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about California High
What grades does California High serve?
California High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend California High?
California High has an enrollment of approximately 2,376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California High?
The student-teacher ratio at California High is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does California High rank in CA?
California High ranks #1,655 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is California High's MySchoolScout rating?
California High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at California High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, California High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is California High a charter school?
No, California High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is California High a Title I school?
No, California High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California High?
81.0% of students at California High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (562) 698-8121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90604)
- 39,378
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90604; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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