Culver City High School is the main public high school of the Culver City Unified School District in Culver City, California. It was established in 1951. The school's colors are blue and silver, and the mascot is the centaur. As of 2022, its enrollment was roughly 2,200.
Serving 2,085 students in grades 9-12, Culver City High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,085 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Culver City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Culver City High School's student population of 2,085 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,085 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1951
Colors
White, Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Culver City High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Culver City High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1989 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Centaur
- Culver City High School is the main public high school of the Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) in Culver City, California. The school colors are primarily silver and blue but also black and white, and the mascot is the centaur. Culver City High School is recognized as a California Distinguished School, earning the honor in 2005.
- Sony Studios, also situated in Culver City, has sponsored the high school and its active Academy of Visual and Performing Arts. Likewise, CCHS's facade and field have been filmed for television shows and movies. For example, The Wonder Years filmed the facades of CCHS and connected Culver City Middle School and Nickelodeon used CCHS's exterior for the school in its show The Journey of Allen Strange. In addition, the show Party of Five was filmed at CCHS as well as several music videos. Scenes from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial were also filmed at CCHS.
- Culver City High School has one of the best football teams in the Ocean League (one of three leagues of the South Bay Athletic Association: Bay, Ocean, Pioneer).
- The school's newspaper is The Centaurian, which is part of the High School National Ad Network.
- CCHS also hosts several events. For example, Rigoberta Menchú has spoken on peace. Since 2004, it has also held an annual peace concert called Peace of Music.
- Every year on July 4, CCHS hosts a fireworks show, sponsored by the Culver City Exchange Club.
- Notable Alumni: Big Boy (aka. Kurt Alexander); Carnell Lake; Derrick Deese; Darrin Jackson; Karl Paymah; Ryan Riddle; Leon Hadrow; Nicholas George; Kia Hale; Shani Remer.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Culver City High School's ranking?
Culver City High School is ranked #1989 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Culver City High School often compared to?
Culver City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Segundo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Culver City High School?
The graduation rate of Culver City High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Culver City High School?
2,085 students attend Culver City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Culver City High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Culver City High School?
Culver City High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Culver City High School offer ?
Culver City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Culver City High School part of?
Culver City High School is part of Culver City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Culver City High School located?
Culver City High School is located in the Park West neighborhood of Culver City, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Park West.
School Reviews
1 2/25/2020
Horrible school that has incompetent administration and prides itself on diversity thinking that's all a good school needs. Suspended multiple students for defending themselves, and they barely even looked into the defensive side of the story. There are a few teachers here that are good but for the most part many of them show signs of extreme favoritism.
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