Serving 1,053 students in grades 9-12, El Camino 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 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,053 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: El Camino High serves the west part of South San Francisco, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Camino High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
El Camino High School's student population of 1,053 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,053 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Camino High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Camino High School is 0.62, which is less 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
#2727 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
48%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Colts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Camino High School's ranking?
El Camino High School is ranked #2727 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Camino High School often compared to?
El Camino High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South San Francisco High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Camino High School?
The graduation rate of El Camino High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend El Camino High School?
1,053 students attend El Camino High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of El Camino High School students are Asian, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Camino High School?
El Camino High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Camino High School offer ?
El Camino High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Camino High School part of?
El Camino High School is part of South San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is El Camino High School located?
El Camino High School is located in the Sunshine Gardens neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Sunshine Gardens.
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