Mt. Whitney High

www.vusd.org

1,639 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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).

1,639

Total Students

78.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Whitney High
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	1,200
Black	33
Asian	90
Two or More	70
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,200 (73.3 %)
White
237 (14.5 %)
Asian
90 (5.5 %)
Two or More
70 (4.3 %)
Black
33 (2.0 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Visalia Unified
Phone:	(559)730-7602
Website:	http://www.vusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 430

Grade 10 463

Grade 11 400

Grade 12 346