Whittier Independent Study serves 74 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittier Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Whittier Independent Study's student population of 74 students has grown by 7300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whittier Independent Study is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whittier Independent Study?
74 students attend Whittier Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Whittier Independent Study students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Independent Study?
Whittier Independent Study has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whittier Independent Study offer ?
Whittier Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Whittier Independent Study part of?
Whittier Independent Study is part of Whittier City Elementary School District.
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