WUHSD Is Continuing to Raise the Bar

Dear Neighbor,

I’m proud to share some exciting news about the district I’m honored to serve: Whittier Union’s five comprehensive high schools have once again received high marks in the 2026–27 U.S. News & World Report High School Rankings.

Our five comprehensive high schools rank among the top 20% of high schools nationwide and the top 25% in California.

This recognition is a reflection of the hard work happening across Whittier Union every day. Our students are achieving at high levels, our educators continue to challenge and support them, and our families and community partners are helping create opportunities for students to succeed.

We are seeing that commitment reflected in several important areas, including:

• Increased participation and success in Advanced Placement courses

• Record-high graduation rates

• Dual enrollment opportunities with Río Hondo College

• Career Technical Education pathways, and strong A-G course completion rates.

As a Trustee, I am especially proud to see the priorities we have been working toward reflected in these results. Strong schools are built through consistent effort, collaboration, and a shared commitment to student success. Our Board, educators, administrators, staff, families, and most importantly, our students, all have a role in making that possible.

And we aren't standing still.

Whittier Union currently offers more than two dozen Career Technical Education programs, giving students opportunities to explore fields ranging from engineering and healthcare to business, technology, automotive, and more. Students can also earn college credit while still in high school through the District's dual enrollment opportunities.

These accomplishments make me incredibly proud of WUHSD and excited about where we are headed.

I’m grateful to our teachers, counselors, administrators, classified staff, families, and community partners who make these achievements possible every day.

There is still important work ahead, but these results give us another reason to celebrate the progress being made across Whittier Union.

Strong schools. Successful students. A bright future for WUHSD.

Sincerely,

Armando Urteaga
Candidate for Whittier Union High School District Board of Trustees

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