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Mt. Whitney High

900 South Conyer St., Visalia, CA, 93277

About Mt. Whitney High

Mt. Whitney High is a well-known public high school in Visalia, California, for students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of eight high schools in the Visalia Unified School District and is known as one of the best because it has a long history of academic and athletic success. There are about 1,600 students at the school, and there are about 22 students for every teacher. Students at Mt. Whitney High can take tough classes, and 15% of them are in Advanced Placement® classes. The campus is home to a wide range of people, with 86% of students being minorities and 68% being economically disadvantaged. The school has a 13% proficiency in math and a 55% proficiency in reading when it comes to academic performance. Students also get help getting ready for college by being able to take the SAT and ACT. People say that Mt. Whitney High is one of the best schools in the area. It has a strong sense of community and is dedicated to getting students ready for a variety of post-secondary paths, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Mt. Whitney High Contact Information

Address

900 South Conyer St., Visalia, CA, 93277

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Phone

(559) 730-7602

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 55% in Reading.
78
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1629
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5483 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mt. Whitney High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 14.06%
Asian 5.34%
Hispanic 73.85%
Black 1.6%
Two+ Races 4.67%
Native Am. 0.25%
White
14.06%
Asian
5.34%
Hispanic
73.85%
Black
1.6%
Two+ Races
4.67%
Native Am.
0.25%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1629
46.72%
761 Female
53.1%
865 Male

Student Population

1629 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

325 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Mt. Whitney High School finished a big update to its science wing. This included new teacher workstations, high-efficiency lighting, and new cabinets to meet the district's current science standards. The campus has also made a lot of improvements to its infrastructure, such as a newly updated gym with an energy-efficient HVAC system and facilities that meet the Americans with Disabilities Act. The school is also making its academic paths stronger by working with Sonoma State University, which gives students an automatic admissions process to help them get ready for college.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work to gether.

Q2. What does Mt. Whitney High do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working to gether, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, men to ring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. What kind of school experience do students get at Mt. Whitney High?

Ans. Mt. Whitney High has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q5. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Mt. Whitney High?

Ans. Mt. Whitney High has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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