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 1,996 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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,996 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cerritos High serves the northeast part of Cerritos, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 5.8 square miles. Families within this area typically have a driving time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.3 miles away.
- 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 1,996 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,996 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cerritos High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 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
#812 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
52%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Don
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cerritos High School's ranking?
Cerritos High School is ranked #812 out of 9,523 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Cerritos High School?
1,996 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 10/10/2025
High level of encouraging competition. Most teachers are great here -- Whitney usually steals them though. Safe location.
5 10/10/2025
Great creative writing program with its launch in 2019 of the 1st annual Cerritos High School Essay Contest on artificial intelligence and world peace.
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