California High vs La Serna High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,261 students
La Serna High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,372 students
| Measure | California High Whittier, California | La Serna High Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #772 of 1,343 | #455 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12782 of 16,910 | #9289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,261 | 2,372 |
| Enrollment | 2,261 | 2,372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Serna High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 32.4).
- •La Serna High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •La Serna High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •La Serna High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 80.3%).
- •California High does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 26.1).
- •La Serna High is the larger school with 2,372 students compared with 2,261.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is California High better than La Serna High?
On the Success Index (US), La Serna High ranks higher (46.6 vs 32.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are California High and La Serna High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California High: 2,261. La Serna High: 2,372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California High and La Serna High rank in California?
California High is 772nd of 1,343 and La Serna High is 455th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).