Whittier Independent Study
Whittier, CA · Whittier City
Alternative school · Grades 1-8 · Suburb, large
3,139th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 45%▲ Improving
11532 Floral Dr., Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3038NCES ID 064245013047Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Independent Study 3,139th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 45% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2023 to 45th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 65 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 74 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.0% | 82.4% | ▼ 7.6 pts |
| White | 5.6% | 8.1% | ▲ 2.5 pts |
| Black | 2.2% | 4.1% | ▲ 1.9 pts |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.7% | ▲ 2.7 pts |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Typical home value $863K in zip 90601 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 Whittier Independent Study
- #1908Longfellow ElementaryWhittier City · 0.3 mi away1,908th of 5,659
ELA 52% ▲17 · Math 49% ▲11Compare - #3381Orange Grove ElementaryWhittier City · 0.5 mi away3,381st of 5,659
ELA 35% = · Math 34% ▼4Compare - #2561West Whittier ElementaryWhittier City · 0.9 mi away2,561st of 5,659
ELA 44% ▲9 · Math 41% ▲3Compare - #2979Christian Sorensen Science AcademyWhittier City · 1 mi away2,979th of 5,659
ELA 40% ▲5 · Math 37% ▼1Compare - #1113Daniel Phelan Language AcademyWhittier City · 1.3 mi away1,113th of 5,659
ELA 61% ▲26 · Math 63% ▲25Compare - #2663Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine ArtsWhittier City · 1.4 mi away2,663rd of 5,659
ELA 49% ▲14 · Math 34% ▼4Compare - #4745South Ranchito Dual Language AcademyEl Rancho Unified · 1.6 mi away4,745th of 5,659
ELA 27% ▼8 · Math 20% ▼18Compare - #1625Mill School and Technology AcademyWhittier City · 1.7 mi away1,625th of 5,659
ELA 55% ▲20 · Math 53% ▲15Compare
What school district is Whittier Independent Study in?
Whittier Independent Study is part of the Whittier City district in Whittier, California.
Is Whittier Independent Study a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Independent Study 3,139th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whittier Independent Study?
Hispanic 82%, White 8%, Black 4%, Pacific Islander 3% (74 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whittier Independent Study cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90601 is $863K 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.