Serving 1,923 students in grades 9-12, Cabrillo High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,923 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cabrillo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Cabrillo High School's student population of 1,923 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,923 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cabrillo High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cabrillo High School is 0.41, which is less 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
#1809 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabrillo High School's ranking?
Cabrillo High School is ranked #1809 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cabrillo High School often compared to?
Cabrillo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polytechnic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cabrillo High School?
The graduation rate of Cabrillo High School is 86%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cabrillo High School?
1,923 students attend Cabrillo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cabrillo High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cabrillo High School?
Cabrillo High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cabrillo High School offer ?
Cabrillo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cabrillo High School part of?
Cabrillo High School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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