El Cerrito High

1,522 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,522

Total Students

65.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Cerrito High
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	461
Black	262
Asian	252
Two or More	81
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	16

Hispanic
461 (30.4 %)
White
440 (29.1 %)
Black
262 (17.3 %)
Asian
252 (16.6 %)
Two or More
81 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1437
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 358

Grade 10 401

Grade 11 359

Grade 12 404