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Western Sierra Collegiate Academy vs. Whitney High School

Should you attend Western Sierra Collegiate Academy or Whitney High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
660 Menlo Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Whitney High School
701 Wildcat Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Whitney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 773 students in grades 7-12, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,984 students in grades 9-12, Whitney High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
773 students
1,984 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
91 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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Test Scores

#1251 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1910 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
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56%
(Top 20% in CA)
42%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitney High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
(Top 20% in CA)
70%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitney High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
(Top 20% in CA)
33%
(Top 50% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart displays graduation rate of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate of Whitney High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Whitney High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
120
-
Grade 8 Students
117
-
Grade 9 Students
162
506
Grade 10 Students
138
482
Grade 11 Students
108
477
Grade 12 Students
128
519

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
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% Asian
31%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Western Sierra Collegiate Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Whitney High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
14%
17%
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This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Whitney High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
n/a
2%
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This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Whitney High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
45%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Sierra Collegiate Academy and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Whitney High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Whitney High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
% Two or more races
9%
10%
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This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Whitney High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
0.68
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Whitney High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Sierra Collegiate Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whitney High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Sierra Collegiate Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whitney High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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