Gahr (Richard) High School serves 1,828 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,828 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 47%
- Reading Proficiency: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gahr (Richard) High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gahr (Richard) High School's student population of 1,828 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,828 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Gahr (Richard) High School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
12%

Hispanic
53%
56%

Black
14%
5%

White
6%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥99%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gahr (Richard) High School often compared to?
Gahr (Richard) High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cerritos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gahr (Richard) High School?
The graduation rate of Gahr (Richard) High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gahr (Richard) High School?
1,828 students attend Gahr (Richard) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Gahr (Richard) High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gahr (Richard) High School?
Gahr (Richard) High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gahr (Richard) High School offer ?
Gahr (Richard) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gahr (Richard) High School part of?
Gahr (Richard) High School is part of ABC Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 1/8/2021
Very diverse, supporting, and academically sufficient high school.
5 4/16/2018
Good school
2 9/6/2010
The faculty at this administration are absolutely horrendous. None of the employees seem to care at all for the students, and when asked for assistance, they give you a an attitude as if it wasn't their job to help others sucdeed, all they care about are their own paychecks, and in my opinion, nearly all of the staff and teachers are corrupt scum. This is a disgusting embarrassment of a high school, and the students DESERVE much more.
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