Western Sierra Collegiate Academy vs Whitney High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Rocklin · Charter high · Grades 7–12
776 students
Whitney High
Rocklin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,041 students
| Measure | Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Rocklin, California | Whitney High Rocklin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #31 of 1,343 | #131 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1480 of 16,910 | #3638 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 776 | 2,041 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 2,041 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 51% |
| city | Rocklin | Rocklin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Sierra Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 68.7).
- •Western Sierra Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •Western Sierra Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Western Sierra Collegiate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 20.9%).
- •Western Sierra Collegiate Academy does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.2).
- •Whitney High is the larger school with 2,041 students compared with 776.
- •Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is a charter school while Whitney High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Western Sierra Collegiate Academy better than Whitney High?
On the Success Index (US), Western Sierra Collegiate Academy ranks higher (78.7 vs 68.7 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 Western Sierra Collegiate Academy and Whitney High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Rocklin and Rocklin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy: 776. Whitney High: 2,041. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Western Sierra Collegiate Academy and Whitney High rank in California?
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is 31st of 1,343 and Whitney High is 131st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).