Cerritos High vs Whitney (Gretchen) High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cerritos High
Cerritos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,996 students
Whitney (Gretchen) High
Cerritos · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,024 students
| Measure | Cerritos High Cerritos, California | Whitney (Gretchen) High Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,343 | #20 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4140 of 16,910 | #1253 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,996 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 1,996 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 98% |
| city | Cerritos | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitney (Gretchen) High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 66.6).
- •Whitney (Gretchen) High does better on math proficiency (98% vs 64%).
- •Whitney (Gretchen) High does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 83%).
- •Whitney (Gretchen) High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 43.1%).
- •Cerritos High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.3).
- •Cerritos High is the larger school with 1,996 students compared with 1,024.
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 Cerritos High better than Whitney (Gretchen) High?
On the Success Index (US), Whitney (Gretchen) High ranks higher (80.1 vs 66.6 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 Cerritos High and Whitney (Gretchen) High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerritos High: 1,996. Whitney (Gretchen) High: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerritos High and Whitney (Gretchen) High rank in California?
Cerritos High is 150th of 1,343 and Whitney (Gretchen) High is 20th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).