Whittier Union High School District
District Overview
Whittier Union High School District is a public school district serving Whittier area, California. For academic year 2020-2021, 7 schools served 11,789 students through 09 to 12th grade in its 7 schools. A total of 491 teachers are teaching their students and the average students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1.
According to the California state assessment result, 33% of students are proficient in Math learning and 58% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
District Contacts
Schools in Whittier Union High School District
In Whittier Union High School District, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
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Student Population
A total of 11,789 students are attending Whittier Union High School District. By gender, there are 6,036 (51.2%) and 5,752 (48.8%) female students at Whittier Union High School District.
By race/ethnicity, 905 White (7.7%), 106 Black (0.9%), and258 Asian (2.2%) students are attending schools.
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Advanced Placement Programs
Total 3,029 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 3,029 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 751 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 935 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 2,684 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 491 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Whittier Union High School District and the students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1. All teachers are certified. 96.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 491 | Students per teacher: 24 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 491 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 1.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 10 | 2.0% |
| School counselors | 33 | Students per counselor: 357 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 7 | - |
| Security guards | 27 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 8 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |