What grades does Whitney (Gretchen) High serve?

Whitney (Gretchen) High is a High school serving students in Cerritos, CA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Whitney (Gretchen) High located?

Whitney (Gretchen) High is located at Cerritos, CA in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney (Gretchen) High?

Whitney (Gretchen) High has a student-teacher ratio of 26.1:1.

What schools are in Cerritos, CA?

Cerritos, CA is served by the local school district. Whitney (Gretchen) High is one of the High schools in the area.

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Whitney (Gretchen) High — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Cerritos, California|ABC Unified

Cerritos, CA 90703

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Aug

Tue

Strategic Planning Board Advisory CommitteeStaff Day

Aug

Tue

Strategic Planning Board Advisory CommitteeStaff Day

Aug

Wed

Legislative/Policy Board Advisory CommitteeEvent

Aug

Wed

Legislative/Policy Board Advisory CommitteeEvent

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Tue

Closed Session of the Board of EducationEvent

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School Profile

Grades

7–12

Enrollment

1,018

Student:Teacher

26.1:1

Locale

Suburban

District

ABC Unified

Econ. Disadvantaged

32.5%

Phone

(562)229-7745

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

>=95%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

16 courses offered

479 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

729 students enrolled

Athletics

20 sports, 38 teams

398 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 64:1

Worse than average in CA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,402

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Social Workers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,234

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,411

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,532

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 69%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$954,296

-0.8% 1yr+29.0% 5yr

Los Angeles, CA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.8%

Below 150% poverty line

7.0%

Unemployment rate

9.0%

Uninsured residents

20.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,406

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,246

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

567 (25%)

Speech/Language Impairment

566 (25%)

Autism

523 (23%)

Other Health Impairment

365 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

105 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

63 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,024

Current enrollment

Stable(+1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Strategic Planning Board Advisory Committee

Staff Day

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Strategic Planning Board Advisory Committee

Staff Day

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

Legislative/Policy Board Advisory Committee

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Closed Session of the Board of Education Agenda Read more	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Board Meeting Agenda Read more	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Closed Session of the Board of Education	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Diversity, Unity, Equity (D.U.E.) Board Advisory Committee	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Diversity, Unity, Equity (D.U.E.) Board Advisory Committee	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Finance & Audit Board Advisory Committee	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Finance & Audit Board Advisory Committee	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	College and Career Fair Over 40 college representatives, trade union specialists, and industry partners will be on hand to connect with students at this year's College and Career Fair. https://forms.gle/sFXFp3M71rc5vv6H6 Read more	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	College and Career Fair Over 40 college representatives, trade union specialists, and industry partners will be on hand to connect with students at this year's College and Career Fair. https://forms.gle/sFXFp3M71rc5vv6H6 Read more	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Closed Session of the Board of Education Agenda Read more	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Board Meeting Agenda Read more	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Closed Session of the Board of Education	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Indigenous Peoples' Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Board Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Closed Session of the Board of Education Agenda Read more	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Board Meeting Agenda Read more	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Closed Session of the Board of Education	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Student Holiday Elementary only	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Student Holiday (Elementary only) Student Holiday (Elementary only) - ABC Unified School District	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Day No School - ABC Unified School District	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Closed Session of the Board of Education Agenda Read more	Event	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Board Meeting Agenda Read more	Event	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Closed Session of the Board of Education	Event	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Board Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Student Holiday (Secondary only) Student Holiday (Secondary only) - ABC Unified School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Student Holiday Secondary only	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Eve No School - ABC Unified School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day No School - ABC Unified School District	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	New Year's Eve No School - ABC Unified School District	Event	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day No School - ABC Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Local Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—