Nelles (Fred C.) High School (Closed 2005)

11850 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90601
Nelles (Fred C.) High School serves 367 students in grades 8-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
31%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Los Angeles County Cya School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Nelles (Fred C.) High School?
367 students attend Nelles (Fred C.) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Nelles (Fred C.) High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nelles (Fred C.) High School?
Nelles (Fred C.) High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nelles (Fred C.) High School offer ?
Nelles (Fred C.) High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Nelles (Fred C.) High School part of?
Nelles (Fred C.) High School is part of Los Angeles County Cya School District.

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