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School Comparison

La Serna High
vs.
Whittier High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

La Serna High
Whittier High
  • La Serna High reported a higher ap enrollment than Whittier High (765 vs. 341).
  • La Serna High reported a higher graduating cohort than Whittier High (611 vs. 397).
  • Whittier High reported a higher chronically absent students than La Serna High (603 vs. 466).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Whittier High reported a higher chronically absent students than La Serna High (603 vs. 466).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

La Serna High reported a higher graduating cohort than Whittier High (611 vs. 397).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

La Serna High reported a higher ap enrollment than Whittier High (765 vs. 341).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Whittier High reported a higher violent incidents than La Serna High (71 vs. 44).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

La Serna High reported a higher students per counselor than Whittier High (369.5:1 vs. 277.2:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

30 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
La Serna High
$21,281.42
Whittier High
$21,281.42
Local revenue share
La Serna High
28%
Whittier High
28%
State revenue share
La Serna High
63.7%
Whittier High
63.7%
Federal revenue share
La Serna High
8.2%
Whittier High
8.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
La Serna High
30.8%
Whittier High
30.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.