Whitmore Charter High

www.ceres.k12.ca.us/wcs

Charter School 96 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Whitmore Charter High School, located in Ceres, California, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Ceres Unified School District. As a charter school, it offers a unique learning environment that distinguishes it from traditional high schools in the area by emphasizing smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction. The school is designed to foster a tight-knit academic community where students can benefit from increased engagement with faculty and a curriculum tailored to support individual student success.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for both post-secondary education and career readiness through a blend of rigorous academics and supportive enrichment programs. By maintaining a focus on core educational values while providing the flexibility inherent in a charter model, Whitmore Charter High aims to cultivate critical thinking and personal responsibility among its student body. It serves as an alternative for families seeking a focused, community-oriented secondary education within the public school system.

Total Students

4.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitmore Charter High
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	49
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
49 (51.0%)
White
32 (33.3%)
Asian
6 (6.2%)
Two or More
5 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (2.1%)
Black
1 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ceres Unified
Phone:	(209)556-1617
Website:	http://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/wcs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 24

Grade 10 21

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 26