Cabrillo Unified School District

498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-1636
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,793 students in Cabrillo Unified School District.
Public Schools in Cabrillo Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.57, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,793 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
(18-19)
34%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cabrillo Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
48%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cabrillo Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
83%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Cabrillo Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,483 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
56%
# Black Students
8 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,097 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
39%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
145 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
194
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
179
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
189
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
242
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
240
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
287
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
284
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,545 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,925 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Cabrillo Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$56 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Cabrillo Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,545
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Cabrillo Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,925
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Cabrillo Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Cabrillo Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kings Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
211 Swett Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 712-7180
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7224
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
El Granada Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Santiago St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7150
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
Half Moon Bay High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Lewis Foster Dr.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,039 students
Rank: #55.
Farallone View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Laconte And Kanoff
Montara, CA 94037
(650) 712-7170
Grades: K-5
| 169 students
Rank: #66.
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
490 Miramontes Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7160
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #77.
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Church St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7190
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cabrillo Unified School District?
Cabrillo Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,793 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Cabrillo Unified School District?
53% of Cabrillo Unified School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cabrillo Unified School District?
Cabrillo Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cabrillo Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,925 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,793 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 83%
  • : 34%
  • : 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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