Cabrillo High School is a California Distinguished School that serves students of Vandenberg Village, the city of Lompoc, and Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, on the California Central Coast.
Serving 1,074 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,074 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cabrillo High School's student population of 1,074 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,074 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
White, Black, Gold
School Rankings
Cabrillo High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cabrillo 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3147 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #3147 out of 9,602 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 Lompoc High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cabrillo High School?
The graduation rate of Cabrillo High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cabrillo High School?
1,074 students attend Cabrillo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cabrillo High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cabrillo High School?
Cabrillo High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower 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 Lompoc Unified School District.
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