For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,548 students in Cabrillo Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Cabrillo Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,548 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cabrillo Unified School District, which is ranked #866 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#850 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Graduation Rate
86%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
41%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,488 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,965 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$61 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,488
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,965
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cabrillo Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kings Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
211 Swett Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 712-7180
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 712-7180
Gr: K-5 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Farallone View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Laconte And Kanoff
Montara, CA 94037
(650) 712-7170
Montara, CA 94037
(650) 712-7170
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7224
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7224
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Half Moon Bay High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Lewis Foster Dr.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7200
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
El Granada Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Santiago St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7150
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7150
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Church St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7190
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7190
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
490 Miramontes Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7160
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7160
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cabrillo Unified School District?
Cabrillo Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,548 students.
What is the rank of Cabrillo Unified School District?
Cabrillo Unified School District is ranked #866 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cabrillo Unified School District?
51% of Cabrillo Unified School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cabrillo Unified School District?
Cabrillo Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cabrillo Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,965 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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