Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School is a high school in Long Beach, California. The school is a part of the Long Beach Unified School District.
Serving 1,652 students in grades 9-12, Cabrillo High School ranks in the bottom 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 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,652 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cabrillo High serves the northern part of Long Beach, CA, covering an area of approximately 12.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cabrillo High School's student population of 1,652 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,652 students
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Calendar
School Motto
Success in the West
School Rankings
Cabrillo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 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
#7333 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabrillo High School's ranking?
Cabrillo High School is ranked #7333 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% 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 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cabrillo High School?
1,652 students attend Cabrillo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cabrillo High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Cabrillo High School located?
Cabrillo High School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Westside.
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