Whitney High School

Whitney High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave,  Cerritos, CA
ABC Unified School District
3.8
4.0
1,009 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rhonda Buss, Ed.d.
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1430
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
99%
Reading Proficiency
99%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
99%
Math Proficiency
99%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1430
Math
730
Verbal
700
Average ACT
32
Math
32
English
32
Reading
33
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
98.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
89.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
69%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
340:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
79.1%
Hispanic
11%
White
3.9%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to Guodong Wang, an agent with experience near this school.

School Rankings

#12 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#23 Best Public HS in California
#39 Best HS For Stem in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 434 Students
University of California - Berkeley 343 Students
University of California - Irvine 342 Students
University of California - San Diego 308 Students
University of Southern California 305 Students
California State University - Long Beach 176 Students
Stanford University 173 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 165 Students
University of California - Davis 149 Students
New York University 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 123 Students
Computer Science 105 Students
Business 99 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 81 Students
Psychology 77 Students
Political Science and Government 48 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 38 Students
Mechanical Engineering 34 Students
Economics 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 336 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/23/2024
First entering Whitney, it is nerve wrecking and scary because it is an academically challenging school and middle schoolers are at school with high schoolers, but everyone is welcoming and nice. The staff always greet students and teachers are always open and welcoming.
4.0 Senior
7/28/2024
The teachers are very spirited and put in a lot of effort for spirit rallies. They honestly love doing thier job and are always there to help. In 2019, our teachers recreated dances doing by the k-pop group BTS. This not only excited the students, but it also started trending online. It just goes to show how wonderful the teachers are.
4.0 Senior
12/23/2023
Whitney High School is very good at preparing students for college. However, it isn't easy to stand out to colleges amongst your peers due to the high rigor.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 31 Reviews
5.0 other
6/27/2024
Attending Whitney was a phenomenal experience due to the support of the teaching faculty, staff, and my peers. The rigorous curriculum prepares students well for college and beyond.
1.0 other
8/14/2020
Although it is one of the top 3 in the state, the quality of education at Whitney High School underserves the potential of the students. The competition that the students face is unbearable; the teachers and staff do not show interest in the students' educational goals, yet expect the students to le...
4.0 parent
10/29/2016
There's no doubt Whitney is a fantastic school with great students, excellent teachers, and a caring staff. But readers of this site should know that Whitney's guidance department is lacking considerably. In CA, school counselors are required to hold a school counseling credential called the PPS. On...
5.0 other
12/7/2015
Great school, absolutely wonderful. Great atmosphere and education!!!!Go Whitney Wildcats! Still #1. Wooo! Keep striving!

Agents Specializing in Cerritos

See All Agents

Map

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools

Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.

Parks in this Area

Additional Neighborhoods in this Area

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.