Whittier Union High

The Whittier Union High School District in California serves 7 high schools, ranging from traditional comprehensive high schools to continuation and alternative programs. The district as a whole is ranked 518th out of 1,560 districts in the state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools, La Serna High is the highest-performing in the district, ranked 349th out of 2,335 California high schools and consistently rated 4 out of 5 stars. In contrast, Frontier High (Continuation) and Sierra Vista High (Alternative) struggle academically, with significantly lower test scores and proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages.

The schools in the Whittier Union High School District exhibit a wide range of student-teacher ratios, free/reduced lunch rates, and racial/ethnic compositions, which likely contribute to the differences in academic performance. While the district as a whole has relatively high graduation rates, the continuation and alternative schools face higher dropout and chronic absenteeism rates, highlighting the need for targeted support and interventions for these student populations.