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Whittier High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Whittier, California · Whittier Union High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,652
Student:Teacher21.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch86%
Title INo
Whittier
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,652
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
86%+20.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Whittier High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Whittier, California. The school enrolls 1,652 students. It is part of the Whittier Union High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictWhittier Union High
County6037
CityWhittier
ZIP90601
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID064248006955

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,652

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %86%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)