La Serna High

2,372 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

La Serna High School, located in Whittier, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Whittier Union High School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, the school consistently earns high marks for student performance and post-secondary readiness. Beyond its academic programs, La Serna fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by school spirit and a wide range of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics, visual and performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive community atmosphere and its focus on developing well-rounded citizens. It utilizes a comprehensive approach to education that emphasizes both traditional scholastic achievement and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of higher education and professional life, La Serna High remains a cornerstone of the Whittier community, recognized for its stable leadership, dedicated faculty, and an enduring emphasis on preparing students for long-term success.

2,372

Total Students

91.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Serna High
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	1,970
Black	25
Asian	99
Two or More	24
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,970 (83.2%)
White
236 (10.0%)
Asian
99 (4.2%)
Black
25 (1.1%)
Two or More
24 (1.0%)
American Indian
14 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Whittier Union High
Phone:	(562)698-8121
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	938
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	448

* 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 9 623

Grade 10 570

Grade 11 625

Grade 12 554