For the 2026 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 29% (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 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Serna High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15301 East Youngwood Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 2,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
California High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 South Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 2,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Whittier High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12417 East Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,710 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Ben Avon
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: 9-12
Whittier, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12620 East Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Eastern Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5777 South Lockheed Ave
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-1497
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-1497
Gr: 6-12
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
12000 Loma Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 946-1494
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 946-1494
Gr: 4-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
11850 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-6781
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-6781
Gr: 8-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
7804 S. Thornlake Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Gr: 3-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Whittier Area Community Day (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
5777 Lockheed Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3230
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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