Whittier High School

Whittier High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12417 Philadelphia St,  Whittier, CA
Whittier Union High School District
3.9
4.5
1,710 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lori Eshilian
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
96%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
20
Math
21
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
33.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.4%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
341:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
45.8%
Hispanic
93.3%
White
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#76 Best Magnet HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 364 Students
University of California - Irvine 305 Students
California State University - Long Beach 296 Students
California State University, Fullerton 281 Students
University of California - San Diego 247 Students
University of California - Berkeley 235 Students
University of Southern California 226 Students
San Diego State University 198 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona 178 Students
San Francisco State University 175 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 109 Students
Psychology 99 Students
Nursing 87 Students
Biology 84 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Mathematics 38 Students
Criminology 37 Students
Mechanical Engineering 35 Students
Chemistry 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 395 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/14/2025
Whittier High School its a great school but just like any other one, it has things to be worked on, some of this things could be their sports facilities for some sports like football they dont have a great field, also the coaches dont require much from athletes but its something that can be worked during time. Really good teachers all are open to help and be there for every student appreciate the save environment that they bring, overall a great school would definitely recommend it.
4.0 Senior
12/1/2022
Something that I liked about attending Whittier High School was the welcoming environment the school provided and the various resources that were available and easy to access. They offer many higher level courses as well. However, something that I would have liked to see changed is the flexibility in schedules for people in sports. Many people often have to sacrifice academics in order to pursue their interest.
5.0 Senior
3/14/2022
From freshman year until my senior year, everyday was something different and new, from meeting your high school friends, loosing them, making new ones, high schools, high school. Whittier did provide many resources and college tours.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 6 Reviews
5.0 other
7/15/2019
I graduated in 2012.My time at WHS was great. I previously went to a much lower rated school in another city and I feel coming here really pushed my education to level I required. The classes offered are great, they had just about any class I would have wanted to take minus some advanced computer cl...
3.0 student
4/23/2014
I think my time at WHS was ok. I definitely was unhappy a lot of the time, but the student community makes up for the failures of the school itself. Teachers overall are not that great, though a *few* AP/honors ones were great. There was a whole lot of wasted time ("English day", "Math day"...) and...
5.0 parent
9/26/2013
Whittier H S is great!! my son has good agreats due to all trhe help he has gotten a long the way from his teachers.
5.0 parent
6/20/2011
I second this sentiment - I am a parent that loves this school and would recomend this school to any parent. I do admit I used to have my concerns with this school but I've noticed how much it has improved in the past few years. I do believe the principal, a WHS alumn and who has spent almost her en...

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Whittier High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Whittier, CA and is served by the Whittier Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,710 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Whittier High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $858,950. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ruben Salazar Continuation School, California High School, Pioneer High School, and more. Learn more about what Whittier has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whittier High School.

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