Whale Gulch High School serves 10 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whale Gulch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whale Gulch High School's student population of 10 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Motto
High Achievement
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whale Gulch High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Whale Gulch High School?
The graduation rate of Whale Gulch High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whale Gulch High School?
10 students attend Whale Gulch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Whale Gulch High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whale Gulch High School?
Whale Gulch High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whale Gulch High School offer ?
Whale Gulch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whale Gulch High School part of?
Whale Gulch High School is part of Leggett Valley Unified School District.
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