Whitney High School is a public school located in the southern Placer County city of Rocklin, California, a settlement in the northern Sacramento metropolitan area. Whitney is one of two high schools in Rocklin Unified School District; its counterpart is Rocklin High School.
Serving 2,041 students in grades 9-12, Whitney High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,041 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Whitney High School's student population of 2,041 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,041 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
FIND PURPOSE. FIND PASSION. FIND YOU.
School Rankings
Whitney High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitney High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1894 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
51%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rocklin Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat, Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitney High School's ranking?
Whitney High School is ranked #1894 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Whitney High School often compared to?
Whitney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitney High School?
The graduation rate of Whitney High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whitney High School?
2,041 students attend Whitney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Whitney High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney High School?
Whitney High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whitney High School offer ?
Whitney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitney High School part of?
Whitney High School is part of Rocklin Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitney High School located?
Whitney High School is located in the Whitney Ranch neighborhood of Rocklin, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Whitney Ranch.
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