For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,299 students in Whittier, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Whittier, CA are La Serna High School, California High School and Whittier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whittier, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Whittier have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Whittier, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is California High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Whittier, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Serna High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15301 East Youngwood Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,385 students
Rank: #22.
California High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 South Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,376 students
Rank: #33.
Whittier High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12417 East Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,710 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10800 Ben Avon
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,072 students
Rank: #55.
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Frontier High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-cities Rop
Vocational School
10800 Ben Avon St. Unit E
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-9571
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-9571
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Whittier, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12620 East Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Eastern Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5777 South Lockheed Ave
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-1497
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-1497
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Mar Vista Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
8036 Ocean View Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 907-6140
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 907-6140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11850 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-6781
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-6781
Grades: 8-12
| 367 students
Sierra Vista High Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9401 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
11200 Telechron Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-6467
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-6467
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
7804 S. Thornlake Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Grades: 3-5
| 269 students
Whittier Area Community Day (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Whittier, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Whittier, CA include La Serna High School, California High School and Whittier High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whittier?
7 public high schools are located in Whittier.
What is the racial composition of students in Whittier?
Whittier public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Whittier are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Whittier include: California High School vs. La Serna High School, La Serna High School vs. California High School, Pioneer High School vs. Whittier High School
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