Whittier High School in Whittier, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Whittier High School is a suburban public school in Whittier, California that is part of Whittier Union High School District. It serves 1,710 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.2:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,710 Students

77 Teachers

12417 Philadelphia St

Whittier, CA 90601 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Whittier High School Demographics

84%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

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.

Whittier High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 26, 2026

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