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Whittier K-12
School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA
A San Diego Unified school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3401 Clairemont Dr., San Diego, CA 92117
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whittier K-12 score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whittier K-12 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 San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), 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
$105,286
Median home value
$914,400
Median rent
$2,115/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley/new DawnEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Mt. Everest AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| John Muir Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Logan Memorial Educational CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | Not available | 1,308 | 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.
San Diego Unified
- Schools in district
- 175
- Rank in district
- #171 of 174
- District spending per student
- $20,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whittier K-12 is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whittier K-12
Whittier K-12 is a public school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 71 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,039 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whittier K-12
What grades does Whittier K-12 serve?
Whittier K-12 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Whittier K-12?
Whittier K-12 has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier K-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier K-12 is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whittier K-12 rank in CA?
Whittier K-12 ranks #9,039 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Whittier K-12's MySchoolScout rating?
Whittier K-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Whittier K-12?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whittier K-12 has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Whittier K-12 a charter school?
No, Whittier K-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whittier K-12 a Title I school?
No, Whittier K-12 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whittier K-12?
69.0% of students at Whittier K-12 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.1%
- Phone
- (858) 490-2770
- Area population (ZIP 92117)
- 52,645
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 92117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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