Schools in 90601 — Whittier, California
90601 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.4 — 0.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.4 to 61.2, a 31.8-point spread.
How 90601 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Whittier High with a Scope Score of 61 and 21.2% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90601 averages 23.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 90601 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90601
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90601 are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 90601
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whittier High Whittier Union High Building Momentum | 21.2% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | Wallen L. Andrews Whittier City On the Rise | 30.8% | Solid 52/100 |
| 3 | Mill School and Technology Academy Whittier City Building Momentum | 28.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 4 | Longfellow Elementary Whittier City Building Momentum | 28.1% | Developing 46/100 |
| 5 | Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts Whittier City Building Momentum | 19.4% | Developing 41/100 |
| 6 | Orange Grove Elementary Whittier City On the Rise | 11.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 7 | Walter F. Dexter Middle Whittier City Building Momentum | 9.2% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Schools in 90601 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 90601
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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