Mt. Whitney High School is a public high school in Visalia, California, United States, founded in 1952.
Serving 1,629 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Whitney High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Whitney High School's student population of 1,629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Rankings
Mt. Whitney High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Whitney High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5556 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pioneer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Whitney High School's ranking?
Mt. Whitney High School is ranked #5556 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mt. Whitney High School often compared to?
Mt. Whitney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Whitney High School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Whitney High School is 87%, which is equal to the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mt. Whitney High School?
1,629 students attend Mt. Whitney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mt. Whitney High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Whitney High School?
Mt. Whitney High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mt. Whitney High School offer ?
Mt. Whitney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt. Whitney High School part of?
Mt. Whitney High School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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