Best High Schools in South Whittier, CA

South Whittier, CA has 8 high schools with 12,238 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Whittier score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Whittier meet expectations.

1. La Mirada High

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1759 Students

2. La Serna High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2410 Students

3. Santa Fe High

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1935 Students

4. John H. Glenn High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students

5. California High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2504 Students

6. Whittier High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1767 Students

7. Sierra Vista High (alternative)

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students

8. Frontier High (continuation)

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Whittier, CA

South Whittier, CA has 6 middle schools with 4,478 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Whittier score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Whittier N/A.

1. Granada Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1101 Students

2. East Whittier Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1056 Students

3. Reginald M. Benton Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students

4. Nettie L. Waite Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students

5. Hillview Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students

6. Richard L. Graves Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

South Whittier Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Whittier, CA

South Whittier, CA has 17 elementary schools with 6,657 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Whittier score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Whittier N/A.

1. Orchard Dale Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students

2. Leffingwell Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 541 Students

3. John Foster Dulles Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students

4. La Pluma Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students

5. Scott Avenue Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students

6. Ceres Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students

7. Laurel Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students

8. La Colima Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students

9. Mulberry Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students

10. Los Altos Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

South Whittier Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 488 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Whittier, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South Whittier, CA has a total population of 57,932 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Whittier, CA

23,373

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Whittier, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

21.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.19 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Whittier, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Whittier, CA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,557 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Whittier, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations