For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 7,933 students in Whittier, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Whittier, CA are La Serna High School, California High School and Whittier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whittier, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Whittier have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Whittier, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is California High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Whittier, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Serna High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15301 Youngwood Dr.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 2,372 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
California High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 South Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 2,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Whittier High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12417 East Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,652 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Ben Avon
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Frontier High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9401 South Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-cities Rop
Vocational School
10800 Ben Avon St. Unit E
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-9571
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-9571
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Whittier, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Whittier, CA include La Serna High School, California High School and Whittier High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whittier?
7 public high schools are located in Whittier.
What is the racial composition of students in Whittier?
Whittier public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Whittier are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Whittier include: California High School vs. La Serna High School, La Serna High School vs. California High School, Pioneer High School vs. Whittier High School
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