Serving 11 students in grades 6-8, Whittier Area Community Day ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
82%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Whittier Area Community Day?
11 students attend Whittier Area Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Whittier Area Community Day students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Area Community Day?
Whittier Area Community Day has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Whittier Area Community Day offer ?
Whittier Area Community Day offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Whittier Area Community Day part of?
Whittier Area Community Day is part of Whittier City Elementary School District.
School Calendar
View the Whittier Area Community Day yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
School Open to ALL Students ( or 8-12) (Edwards Parent Calendar)
November 16, 2024 (Saturday)
Thanksgiving Break (Andrews Parent Calendar)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (Edwards Parent Calendar)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (MSTA Parent Calendar)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
School Open to ALL Students ( or 8-12) (Edwards Parent Calendar)
January 25, 2025 (Saturday)
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