High school years can set the stage for the rest of a student’s life, and strong academic programs play a huge role in that. Schools that focus on preparing students for college and beyond help open doors to future opportunities.
The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings evaluated the best schools across the country, and it turns out that in California, the top school is Whitney High School in Cerritos. It also earned a spot in the national top 20, ranking 16th overall.
The study notes that Whitney High School offers a wide range of honors and Advanced Placement courses, including computer science, physics, and foreign languages. Successfully completing certain honors and AP courses can give students extra weight in the University of California admissions index.
Admission to Whitney is selective, based on state and district test scores as well as class rank, and parents are actively involved through conferences, field trips, and fundraising activities. On top of that, the report highlights the school’s outstanding academic performance, with 96% of students proficient in mathematics, 99% in reading, 97% in science, and a graduation rate of 99%.
Whitney High School shines not just locally, but nationally, with impressive rankings across multiple categories:
- #1 in California High Schools
- #1 in Los Angeles, CA Metro Area High Schools
- #1 in ABC Unified School District High Schools
- #7 in STEM High Schools
- #16 in National Rankings
