Whittier Union High School District | |
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Address | |
9401 South Painter Avenue Whittier , California, 90605-2798United States | |
District information | |
Type | Public |
Grades | 9–12 [1] |
Established | 1900 |
NCES District ID | 0642480 [1] |
Students and staff | |
Students | 10,614 (2022–2023) [1] |
Teachers | 464.59 (on an FTE basis) [1] |
Staff | 690.29 (on an FTE basis) [1] |
Student–teacher ratio | 22.85:1 [1] |
Other information | |
Website | www |
Whittier Union High School District is a California high school district in Los Angeles County, California, [2] headquartered in Whittier. 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.
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