Cabrillo High School serves 1,096 students in grades 9-12.
Cabrillo High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,096 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cabrillo High School's student population of 1,096 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,096 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Cabrillo High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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
#528 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
4%
12%

Hispanic
50%
56%

Black
4%
5%

White
35%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥99%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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 #528 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥80% 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 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cabrillo High School?
1,096 students attend Cabrillo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cabrillo High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% 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 20:1, 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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