Best High Schools in Whittier, CA

Whittier, CA has 9 high schools with 15,720 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 Whittier score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 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. La Habra High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fullerton Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2054 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. Pioneer High

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1152 Students

8. Bassett Senior High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bassett Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 839 Students

9. South El Monte High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

El Monte Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students

Best Middle Schools in Whittier, CA

Whittier, CA has 11 middle schools with 7,330 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 Whittier score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Whittier exceed expectations.

1. Rancho-starbuck Intermediate

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lowell Joint • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 749 Students

2. Los Nietos Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Los Nietos • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 258 Students

3. 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

4. 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

5. Walter F. Dexter Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students

6. Katherine Edwards Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students

7. 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

8. Dean L. Shively

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Valle Lindo Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 330 Students

9. 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

10. Torch Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bassett Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Whittier, CA

Whittier, CA has 32 elementary schools with 11,670 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 Whittier score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Whittier greatly exceed expectations.

1. Meadow Green Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lowell Joint • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 492 Students

2. Jordan Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lowell Joint • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 434 Students

3. Macy Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lowell Joint • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 418 Students

4. Olita Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lowell Joint • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 433 Students

5. Murphy Ranch Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 516 Students

6. Ocean View Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Whittier City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Whittier Friends School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Whittier Friends School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 16 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Whittier, CA

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

Community Factors

Whittier, CA has a total population of 97,285 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Whittier, CA

34,720

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 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

23.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whittier, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,696 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Whittier, CA

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South Whittier, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Santa Fe Springs, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
La Habra Heights, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hacienda Heights, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
La Mirada, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pico Rivera, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
La Habra, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Norwalk, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Avocado Heights, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations