La Serna High
Whittier, CA · Whittier Union High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
286th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 81%· Stable
15301 Youngwood Dr., Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-8121NCES ID 064248006952Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks La Serna High 286th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2015 to 81th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 613 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,385 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.4% | 82.3% | ▲ 22.9 pts | |
| White | 34.9% | 10.6% | ▼ 24.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $798K in zip 90605 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than La Serna High
- #347California HighWhittier Union High · 1.7 mi away347th of 1,528
ELA 71% = · Math 35% ▼8Compare - #1431Frontier High (Continuation)Whittier Union High · 2.6 mi away1,431st of 1,528
ELA 11% ▼60 · Math 0% ▼43Compare - #1107Sierra Vista High (Alternative)Whittier Union High · 2.6 mi away1,107th of 1,528
ELA 42% ▼29 · Math 7% ▼36Compare - #702La Habra HighFullerton Joint Union High · 2.7 mi away702nd of 1,528
ELA 53% ▼18 · Math 25% ▼18Compare - #358Whittier HighWhittier Union High · 3.2 mi away358th of 1,528
ELA 64% ▼7 · Math 42% ▼1Compare - #189La Mirada HighNorwalk-La Mirada Unified · 3.2 mi away189th of 1,528
ELA 71% = · Math 54% ▲11Compare - #471Los Altos HighHacienda la Puente Unified · 3.8 mi away471st of 1,528
ELA 63% ▼8 · Math 32% ▼11Compare - #1426El Camino High (Continuation)Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · 3.9 mi away1,426th of 1,528
ELA 4% ▼67 · Math 8% ▼35Compare
What school district is La Serna High in?
La Serna High is part of the Whittier Union High district in Whittier, California.
Is La Serna High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Serna High 286th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of La Serna High?
Hispanic 82%, White 11%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 1% (2,385 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Serna High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90605 is $798K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.