LA SERNA HIGH SCHOOL
La Serna High is a public high school that is part of the Whittier Union High school district, located in Whittier, CA with about 2,718 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 99 teachers, La Serna 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.
La Serna High School, located in Whittier, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Whittier Union High School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, the school consistently earns high marks for student performance and post-secondary readiness. Beyond its academic programs, La Serna fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by school spirit and a wide range of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics, visual and performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs.
The school is well-regarded for its supportive community atmosphere and its focus on developing well-rounded citizens. It utilizes a comprehensive approach to education that emphasizes both traditional scholastic achievement and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of higher education and professional life, La Serna High remains a cornerstone of the Whittier community, recognized for its stable leadership, dedicated faculty, and an enduring emphasis on preparing students for long-term success.
For more information, contact La Serna 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.
Whittier, CA 90605-1345
(562) 698-8121
LA SERNA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Whittier, CA with about 2,718 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Whittier Union High
- Total Students:
- 2,718
- Teachers:
- 99
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 2,718 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LA SERNA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79.4%
- White
- 14.6%
- Asian
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
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.