MT. WHITNEY HIGH SCHOOL
Mt. Whitney High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Visalia Unified school district, located in Visalia, CA with about 1,595 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 69 teachers, Mt. Whitney High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Mt. Whitney High School, located in Visalia, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Visalia Unified School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its long-standing history and commitment to academic and extracurricular excellence. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and career readiness, supported by a wide array of athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations that foster a strong sense of community and school spirit.
Beyond its academic offerings, Mt. Whitney High emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and personal growth. As part of the Visalia Unified community, the school leverages local partnerships and district-wide resources to provide students with diverse learning opportunities, including advanced placement courses and career technical education. For more detailed information regarding their programs, staff, or current school events, families and interested community members can visit their official website at [www.vusd.org](http://www.vusd.org).
For more information, contact Mt. Whitney High at (559) 730-7602 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Visalia, CA 93277-2535
(559) 730-7602
http://www.vusd.org
MT. WHITNEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Visalia, CA with about 1,595 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Visalia Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,595
- Teachers:
- 69.79
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,595 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 65.9%
- White
- 24.4%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.