Whittier Christian High School

Po Box 1307, Whittier, CA, 90609-0906
Tel: (562)694-3803
Grades: 9 - 12 | 678 students
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The school is co-educational and has a current enrollment of approximately 720 students in grades 9-12. Whittier Christian High School equips young people academically, spiritually, socially and athletically to reach their full potential in Christ. Whittier Christian High School offers a lifelong advantage by integrating biblical truths into every aspect of student life. An atmosphere of high expectation and support for the students maximizes their high school experience in a distinctively Christian school. Academically, students can tailor their individual course of study to meet their specific scholastic goals while simultaneously participating in a wide variety of extracurricular activities.

School Overview:
Whittier Christian High School
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1959
Student Body
Total Students 678 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 48% (CA School Avg.: 44%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 43%
Average Class Size 22 students
Number of AP Courses 6 courses
Advanced Courses
Biology; Chemistry; English Literature;English Language; U.S. Government; Studio Art
Average SAT score 1572
Classroom dress code Casual
(Modest but comfortable)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,800
Tuition Notes Tuition may be paid monthly. Discounts are given for paying by the semester or yearly. Financial aid available.
% on Financial Aid 30%
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director Steve Benke
Admissions Associate Debbie Larson
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Drill Team
Football Soccer
Softball Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 1 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
National Honor Society; California Scholastic Federation; Student Government; Service and Missions Opportunities

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Nearby Schools:

Whittier Christian High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
The Broadoaks School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Oralingua School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-7 | 0.1 mi. away
Whittier Friends School
Gr. PK-6 | 0.2 mi. away
Broadoaks School Of Whittier College
Gr. K-8 | 0.2 mi. away
Remnant Christian School
Gr. 8-11 | 0.3 mi. away

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