- Enrollment
- 2,372
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whittier, CA
Whittier High
Federal NCES profile for Whittier High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064248006955
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittier High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Whittier Union High · California
NCES ID 064248006955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Whittier High held near 1,710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.6 → 80.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-57 students YoY 064248006955 · Whittier, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,652 enr · 20.4:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: La Serna High (2,372 students)
Whittier High held near 1,710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.6 → 80.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Whittier High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Serna High
La Serna High
2,372 students
- California Hig
California High
2,261 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High
1,865 students
- This school
Whittier High
1,652 students
- Pioneer High
Pioneer High
1,000 students
- Frontier High 364
Frontier High (Continuation)
364 students
What this shows Whittier High reports 1,652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier High compares
Whittier 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,652 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,652
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 254 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: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.4%
White 5.1%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Whittier High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Whittier Union High reports $21,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Serna High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frontier High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
La Serna High
Standard public school
2,372 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
California High
Standard public school
2,261 students 20.9:1 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 (~1,652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier High
How many students attend Whittier High?
Whittier High has 1,652 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,767 (2022-23) → 1,710 (2023-24), nearly flat (-57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier High?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier High is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whittier High?
68.9% of students at Whittier High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier High?
The largest demographic group at Whittier High is Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier High?
Whittier High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Whittier High rank among high schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier High ranks #5 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 Whittier High, Whittier Union High also operates La Serna High (2,372 students), California High (2,261 students), and Santa Fe High (1,865 students). See the Whittier Union High district page for the complete list.