Whale Gulch High School serves 11 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whale Gulch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whale Gulch High School's student population of 11 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whale Gulch High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
22:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
29%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
38%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whale Gulch High School?
11 students attend Whale Gulch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Whale Gulch High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whale Gulch High School?
Whale Gulch High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Whale Gulch High School offer ?
Whale Gulch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whale Gulch High School part of?
Whale Gulch High School is part of Leggett Valley Unified School District.
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