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California High

Whittier Union High · Los Angeles County · 9800 South Mills Avenue, Whittier, CA 90604-1030

(562) 698-8121

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8/10
#293
Rank 293 out of 1,227
Top 24%
English Language Arts8/10 · #279 · 77th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #306 · 75th percentile
Science8/10 · #326 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

California High sits in the heart of Whittier, a city known for its small-town feel and tight-knit neighborhoods despite being just 20 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The school performs solidly above average across the board, making it a reliable choice for families who want strong academics without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some higher-ranked LA-area schools. It's a good fit for families rooted in the community who value a well-rounded high school experience in a part of SoCal that still feels like a real neighborhood.

Student Demographics

568 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
526 (93%)
White
24 (4%)
Other
18 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners104 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged469 (83%)
Students with Disabilities64 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,261
Enrollment
102
Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
26.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

19
AP Courses
offered
21.2%
AP Participation
of students
530
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Condors · CIF Southern Section

27
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #898 · 59th percentile

128 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found