How do these schools compare?
| Metric | La Serna High | Sierra Vista High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Whittier, CA | Whittier, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,372 | 284 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.9:1 | 24.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.6% | 77.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | La Serna High | Sierra Vista High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,431 | $22,431 |
| District | Whittier Union High | Whittier Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | La Serna High | Sierra Vista High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.0% | 3.5% |
| African American | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83.2% | 93.0% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | La Serna High | Sierra Vista High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 4 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 364.9:1 | 142:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.9% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.