EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL
El Cerrito High is a public high school that is part of the West Contra Costa Unified school district, located in El Cerrito, CA with about 1,482 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 59 teachers, El Cerrito High has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
El Cerrito High School, located at 540 Ashbury Ave. in El Cerrito, California, is a prominent public secondary school serving the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school has a rich history and a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive academic program that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education, and a variety of elective paths designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus itself underwent a major modernization project completed in the late 2000s, providing students with updated facilities, including a state-of-the-art performing arts theater, modern science labs, and extensive athletic fields.
Beyond its academic offerings, El Cerrito High is known for fostering a vibrant school culture through its "Gaucho" spirit. The school supports a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive CIF-sanctioned sports teams to various student-led clubs, music programs, and service organizations. By emphasizing both academic achievement and community involvement, El Cerrito High aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages student leadership and promotes a strong sense of pride within the local El Cerrito community.
For more information, contact El Cerrito High at (510) 231-1437 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
El Cerrito, CA 94530-3299
(510) 231-1437
EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in El Cerrito, CA with about 1,482 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Contra Costa Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,482
- Teachers:
- 59.39
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,482 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.4%
- White
- 27.5%
- Asian
- 20.9%
- Black or African American
- 20.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.