CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL

California High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Whittier Union High school district, located in Whittier, CA with about 2,830 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 104 teachers, California High has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

California High School, located on South Mills Avenue in Whittier, California, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Whittier Union High School District. Known locally as "Cal High," the school has a long-standing presence in the community and typically serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular programs, including athletics, visual and performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

The campus is recognized for its commitment to college and career readiness, providing students with access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and academic support services. As a staple of the Whittier area, the school fosters a strong sense of school spirit—centered around its mascot, the Condor—and plays an active role in the local community through events, athletics, and collaborative initiatives designed to prepare its students for post-secondary success.

For more information, contact California High at (562) 698-8121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9800 S. Mills Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604-1030
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CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Whittier, CA with about 2,830 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
2,830
Teachers:
104.6
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 2,830 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.6%
White
7.2%
Asian
2.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
Two or more races
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.