Excellent
#343 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Whitney (gretchen) High
High School · ABC Unified
16800 Shoemaker Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703
Enrollment
1,018
Student-Teacher
26.1:1
Score
8.9
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,018
Student-Teacher
26.1:1
Score
8.9
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#343 of 9,539
In Cerritos
#2 of 17
public schools
In district
#2 of 30
ABC Unified
Academic performance
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Whitney (gretchen) High
Whitney (gretchen) High is a public high school in Cerritos, CA, part of ABC Unified. Whitney (gretchen) High serves approximately 1,018 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Whitney (gretchen) High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #343 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Whitney (gretchen) High show 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.9 · Excellent
- District avg 7.9
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Whitney (gretchen) High runs 26.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Whitney (gretchen) High — Students at Whitney (gretchen) High score 99% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Whitney (gretchen) High Compares
See how Whitney (gretchen) High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
16800 Shoemaker Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Whitney (gretchen) High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Cerritos High (rated 8.4/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation) (rated 6.9/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Cerritos, see our Cerritos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wittmann (Helen) Elementary Cerritos | 0.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary Cerritos | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Carmenita Middle Cerritos | 0.5 mi | 8.5 |
| CPU K12 Academy Santa Fe Springs | 0.8 mi | — |
| Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary Cerritos | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation) Cerritos | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| ABC Secondary (Alternative) Cerritos | 1.0 mi | — |
| Cerritos High Cerritos | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Artesia | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary Cerritos | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Cerritos | 1.2 mi | — |
| Cerritos Elementary Cerritos | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| John Dolland Elementary Norwalk | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Elliott (William F) Elementary Artesia | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Juarez (Benito) Elementary Cerritos | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| ABC Virtual Academy Cerritos | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Ross (Faye) Middle Artesia | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Carver (Charles J.) Elementary Cerritos | 1.7 mi | 8.9 |
| St. Linus School Norwalk | 1.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90703 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$133,300
Median Home Value
$906,500
Median Rent
$2,910/mo
Population
48,607
College Educated
56.9%
Homeownership
74.5%
Avg Commute
33.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
47.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Whitney (gretchen) High
What grades does Whitney (gretchen) High serve?
Whitney (gretchen) High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Whitney (gretchen) High?
Whitney (gretchen) High has an enrollment of approximately 1,018 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney (gretchen) High?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney (gretchen) High is 26.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitney (gretchen) High rank in CA?
Whitney (gretchen) High ranks #343 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Whitney (gretchen) High's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitney (gretchen) High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Whitney (gretchen) High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitney (gretchen) High has 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Whitney (gretchen) High a charter school?
No, Whitney (gretchen) High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitney (gretchen) High a Title I school?
No, Whitney (gretchen) High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitney (gretchen) High?
32.5% of students at Whitney (gretchen) 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 32.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.3%
- Phone
- (562) 229-7745
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
Resources & Links
District
ABC Unified- District Enrollment
- 18,081
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,234
- District Rank
- #2 of 30
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