- Enrollment
- 2,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whittier, CA
La Serna High
Federal NCES profile for La Serna High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064248006952
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Serna High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
La Serna High has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Serna High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Whittier Union High · California
NCES ID 064248006952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
La Serna High held near 2,385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 89.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 064248006952 · Whittier, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,372 enr · 25.5:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: California High (2,261 students)
La Serna High held near 2,385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 89.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Serna High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
La Serna High
2,372 students
- California Hig
California High
2,261 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High
1,865 students
- Whittier High
Whittier High
1,652 students
- Pioneer High
Pioneer High
1,000 students
- Frontier High 364
Frontier High (Continuation)
364 students
What this shows La Serna High reports 2,372 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Serna High compares
La Serna High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,372 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,372
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,281
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.2%
White 10.0%
Asian 4.2%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, La Serna High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Whittier Union High reports $21,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Serna High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| California High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whittier High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frontier High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Serna High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Whittier
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
California High
Standard public school
2,261 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Whittier High
Standard public school
1,652 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Pioneer High
Standard public school
1,000 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Frontier High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
364 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Alternative education program
284 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,372 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Serna High
How many students attend La Serna High?
La Serna High has 2,372 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,410 (2022-23) → 2,385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Serna High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Serna High is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Serna High?
39.6% of students at La Serna High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Serna High?
The largest demographic group at La Serna High is Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Serna High?
La Serna High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Serna High rank among high schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, La Serna High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Whittier, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Whittier on the city page.
What other schools are in Whittier Union High?
Besides La Serna High, Whittier Union High also operates California High (2,261 students), Santa Fe High (1,865 students), and Whittier High (1,652 students). See the Whittier Union High district page for the complete list.