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La Serna High

Whittier Union High · Los Angeles County · 15301 East Youngwood Drive, Whittier, CA 90605-1345

(562) 698-8121

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9/10

#207

Rank 207 out of 1,227

Top 17%

English Language Arts9/10 · #222 · 82nd percentile

Mathematics9/10 · #241 · 80th percentile

Science9/10 · #176 · 86th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

La Serna High School sits in the heart of Whittier, a city that feels like a true Southern California neighborhood — tree-lined streets, a charming uptown district, and a strong sense of civic pride. The school consistently performs well above average across English, math, and science, making it a solid choice for families who want rigorous academics without leaving their community behind. It's the kind of school that appeals to parents who value both college preparation and local roots, and with Whittier's suburban feel just 20 miles from downtown LA, students get the best of both worlds.

Student Demographics

588 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic

473 (80%)

White

70 (12%)

Asian

17 (3%)

Filipino

9 (2%)

Other

19 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners40 (7%)

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged338 (57%)

Students with Disabilities44 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,372

Enrollment

91.1

Teachers (FTE)

26:1

Student-Staff Ratio

Administrators (FTE)

24.9

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.

AP Courses

offered

31.7%

AP Participation

of students

765

AP Enrollment

students

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

Athletics

LANCERS · CIF Southern Section

varsity sports

10 boys

11 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 Programs5/10 · #1202 · 46th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found

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La Serna High9/10

California High8/10

Whittier High7/10

Pioneer High7/10

	La Serna High	California High	Whittier High	Pioneer High
District	Whittier Union High	Whittier Union High	Whittier Union High	Whittier Union High
City	Whittier	Whittier	Whittier	Whittier
Type	High School	High School	High School	High School
Grades	9-12	9-12	9-12	9-12
Overall	9/10	8/10	7/10	7/10
Ranking	207 \| 83%	293 \| 76%	387 \| 69%	458 \| 63%
English	222 \| 82%	279 \| 77%	424 \| 66%	472 \| 62%
Math	241 \| 80%	306 \| 75%	288 \| 77%	470 \| 62%
Science	176 \| 86%	326 \| 75%	587 \| 55%	501 \| 61%
Enrichment	1202 \| 46%	898 \| 59%	603 \| 73%	772 \| 65%
Grad Rate	97%	97%	95.8%	97.1%
AP Courses	19	19	18	14
AP Rate	31.7%	21.2%	19.3%	24.6%
Sports	26	27	27	26
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