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Whittier High
PublicHighGrades 9–12
12417 East Philadelphia St., Whittier, CA 90601 · (562) 698-8121 · Part of Whittier Union High School District
Students
1,652
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
85%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Whittier High
- School Grade A−: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 12% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency43%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts60%
State average 48.6%
Location
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12417 East Philadelphia St., Whittier
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9419
Grade 10413
Grade 11414
Grade 12406
Enrollment over time
1,877’20
1,802’21
1,767’22
1,710’23
1,652’24
Down 12% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 92%White 5%Asian 1%Black <1%Two or more races <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.