Whittier Union High

Located at 9401 South Painter Avenue in Whittier, California, the Whittier Union High School District serves as an essential secondary educational system within the large suburban setting of the greater Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school district, it oversees seven operational high schools designed to guide students through their formative adolescent and young adult years. Serving nearly 9,850 students across grades 9 through 12—along with robust adult education programs—the district maintains a well-balanced student body across all four high school grade levels, preparing young scholars for post-secondary education, vocational pathways, and career readiness.

To support its student body, Whittier Union High School District maintains a strong staffing ecosystem comprised of more than 2,440 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This team includes approximately 884 full-time classroom teachers, over 223 instructional aides, and more than 1,330 dedicated support staff members who oversee counseling, administration, and campus operations. The district reflects a culturally rich and diverse suburban community, serving a student demographic that is predominantly Hispanic alongside White, Asian, Black, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial populations. For families, students, and researchers interested in learning more, the district offers comprehensive resources and community outreach through its official portal at wuhsd.k12.ca.us.