Whittier High
12417 East Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601-3933
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
68.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
52.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 366/1,596 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 179/1,596 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,652 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,427 (86.4%) |
| English Learners | 140 (8.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.4 points from last year and rose 5.0 points over the full period. Math rose 10.4 points from last year and rose 8.5 points over the full period.
•Math +8.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
68.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
4.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 52% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 45%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
52.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Whittier High compare within the district?
Whittier High is No. 4 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in Whittier Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Whittier High rank in California?
Whittier High ranks No. 366 of 1,596 in reading and No. 179 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Whittier High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 6 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 67.3% meet the reading standard and 50.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Whittier High compare with other schools in Whittier?
Whittier High is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Whittier with 2026 results.
Explore schools in WhittierHow does Whittier High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Whittier High is No. 104 in reading and No. 38 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier HighThis school | 52.0% | 68.1% |
| California High | 37.6% | 71.3% |
| La Serna High | 44.4% | 69.6% |
