Cerritos High School, also called CHS, is a comprehensive, four-year public high school located in Cerritos, California, serving grades 9–12. It is part of the ABC Unified School District.
Serving 2,083 students in grades 9-12, Cerritos High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,083 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cerritos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cerritos High School's student population of 2,083 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,083 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Black, Red, Gold
School Rankings
Cerritos High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cerritos 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
#908 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
52%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Don
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cerritos High School's ranking?
Cerritos High School is ranked #908 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cerritos High School often compared to?
Cerritos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gahr (Richard) High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cerritos High School?
The graduation rate of Cerritos High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cerritos High School?
2,083 students attend Cerritos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cerritos High School students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cerritos High School?
Cerritos High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cerritos High School offer ?
Cerritos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cerritos High School part of?
Cerritos High School is part of ABC Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 3/30/2020
Great creative writing program with its launch in 2019 of the 1st annual Cerritos High School Essay Contest on artificial intelligence and world peace.
5 11/23/2009
High level of encouraging competition. Most teachers are great here -- Whitney usually steals them though. Safe location.
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