| Whittier Union High School District | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
9401 South Painter Avenue
Whittier , California, 90605United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | 9–12[1] |
| NCES District ID | 0642480 [1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 11,253 (2020–2021)[1] |
| Teachers | 439.42 (FTE)[1] |
| Staff | 710.54 (FTE)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 25.61:1[1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
Whittier Union High School District is a California high school district serving most of the city of Whittier, the unincorporated communities of East Whittier, South Whittier, West Whittier-Los Nietos and Rose Hills, and parts of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, Santa Fe Springs and La Habra Heights.[2] The union high school district was formed in 1900 and is currently composed of five comprehensive high schools, two alternative high schools, and an adult education center. Combined, these schools serve over 13,000 students. The school district is overseen by its current Superintendent, Dr. Monica Oviedo. The Board of Trustees is composed of five members, elected by trustee areas. The elections are currently held on a Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years.
