Serving 2,345 students in grades 9-12, Cerritos High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cerritos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cerritos High School's student population of 2,345 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cerritos High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
52%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 schools are Cerritos High School often compared to?
Cerritos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gahr (Richard) High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cerritos High School?
The graduation rate of Cerritos High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cerritos High School?
2,345 students attend Cerritos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cerritos High School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cerritos High School?
Cerritos High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cerritos High School offer ?
Cerritos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cerritos High School part of?
Cerritos High School is part of ABC Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 3/30/2020
Great creative writing program with its launch in 2019 of the 1st annual Cerritos High School Essay Contest on artificial intelligence and world peace.
5 11/23/2009
High level of encouraging competition. Most teachers are great here -- Whitney usually steals them though. Safe location.
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