La Serna High School in Whittier, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

La Serna High School is a suburban public school in Whittier, California that is part of Whittier Union High School District. It serves 2,385 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.1:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

2,385 Students

99 Teachers

15301 Youngwood Dr

Whittier, CA 90605 View local requests

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Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

La Serna High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Dr. Harris

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La Serna High School Demographics

45%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

87%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

La Serna High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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