Whittier Union High School District
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Whittier Union High School District is a California
high school
district
serving most of the City of Whittier
and parts of Santa Fe Springs
. The union high school district was formed in 1900 and is currently composed of five comprehensive high school
s, two alternative high schools, and an adult education center. Combined, these schools serve over 13,000 students.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
district
School district
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serving most of the City of Whittier
Whittier, California
Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California about southeast of Los Angeles. The city had a population of 85,331 at the 2010 census, up from 83,680 as of the 2000 census, and encompasses 14.7 square miles . Like nearby Montebello, the city constitutes part of the Gateway Cities...
and parts of Santa Fe Springs
Santa Fe Springs, California
Santa Fe Springs is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is one of the Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles County. The population was 16,223 at the 2010 census, down from 17,438 at the 2000 census....
. The union high school district was formed in 1900 and is currently composed of five comprehensive high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
s, two alternative high schools, and an adult education center. Combined, these schools serve over 13,000 students.
High schools
- California High SchoolCalifornia High School (Whittier, California)California High School is a public high school located at 9800 South Mills Avenue Whittier, California 90604 and belongs to the Whittier Union High School District....
, founded in 1953 and located in South WhittierSouth Whittier, California-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that South Whittier had a population of 57,156. The population density was 10,691.8 people per square mile... - La Serna High SchoolLa Serna High SchoolLa Serna High School is a public high school in Whittier, California that was founded in 1960 and is part of the Whittier Union High School District. The school's colors are Crimson, Gold and White.- History :...
, founded in 1961 and located in Friendly Hills - Pioneer High SchoolPioneer High School (Whittier, California)Pioneer High School is a public school in Whittier, California.-General Information:Pioneer High School, home of the Titans, is located in the western city limits of Whittier, CA, neighboring the city of Pico Rivera. PHS is one of the 5 comprehensive high schools in the Whittier Union High School...
, founded in 1959 and located in West Whittier - Santa Fe High SchoolSanta Fe High School (California)Santa Fe High School is a public high school located in Santa Fe Springs, California. The school has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students and is a part of the Whittier Union High School District. The school's current principal is Kevin Jamero....
, founded in 1955 and located in Santa Fe SpringsSanta Fe Springs, CaliforniaSanta Fe Springs is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is one of the Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles County. The population was 16,223 at the 2010 census, down from 17,438 at the 2000 census.... - Whittier High SchoolWhittier High School, CaliforniaWhittier High School is a high school located in Whittier, California. It belongs to the Whittier Union High School District. It is the alma mater of Richard Nixon, who graduated in 1930.- History :...
, founded in 1900 and located in Uptown WhittierWhittier, CaliforniaWhittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California about southeast of Los Angeles. The city had a population of 85,331 at the 2010 census, up from 83,680 as of the 2000 census, and encompasses 14.7 square miles . Like nearby Montebello, the city constitutes part of the Gateway Cities...
Feeder districts
- East Whittier City School DistrictEast Whittier City School DistrictEast Whittier City School District is a school district based in Whittier, California, United States.EWCSD serves a large portion of the city of Whittier, and operates Elementary and Middle schools...
in East Whittier - Little Lake City School District in Santa Fe Springs
- Los Nietos School District in Los Nietos
- South Whittier School District in South Whittier
- Whittier City School DistrictWhittier City School DistrictThe Whittier City School District is a school district in Whittier, California. The Whittier City School District contains nine elementary schools and two middle schools, and approximately 7,000 students. Its superintendent is Dr...
in Whittier