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Whittier High

Whittier, California · Grades 9 to 12 · Whittier Union High

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About Whittier High

Whittier High is a public school in Whittier, California, serving grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,652 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Whittier. With about 77.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 21.4 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Los Angeles County. Whittier Union High runs 7 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 122 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address12417 East Philadelphia St., Whittier, CA 90601
Phone(562) 698-8121
School districtWhittier Union High
Grades9 to 12
Students (2024-25)1,652
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)77.2
Students per teacher21.4
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelHigh
Locale (NCES)Suburb, large, Los Angeles County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 064248006955). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

St Mary of the Assumption SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Whittier · 0.3 miHadley SchoolPrivate · Grades K to 2Whittier · 0.5 miWhittier Friends SchoolPrivate, Friends (Quaker) · Grades PreK to 5Whittier · 0.5 miLongfellow ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Whittier · 0.6 miPlymouth Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 6Whittier · 0.6 miLou Henry Hoover School of Fine ArtsPublic · Grades K to 5Whittier · 0.9 miWalter F. Dexter MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Whittier · 0.9 miChristian Sorensen Science AcademyPublic · Grades K to 5Whittier · 0.9 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Whittier High serve?

Whittier High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Whittier High?

Whittier High reported 1,652 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier High?

About 21.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,652 students and 77.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Whittier High a public or charter school?

Whittier High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Whittier High in?

Whittier High is part of Whittier Union High. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/whittier-union-high/

Where is Whittier High located?

Whittier High is at 12417 East Philadelphia St., Whittier, CA 90601. The phone number is (562) 698-8121.

How many other schools are near Whittier High?

There are 122 other schools within 5 miles of Whittier High in our directory.

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