School Overview
Cabrillo High School, located in the West Long Beach area, is part of the Long Beach Unified School District. The school is named after the Spanish explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo and is known for its sprawling, modern campus design, which was constructed to serve the growing population of the surrounding community. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career technical education pathways, and various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cabrillo High places a strong emphasis on student engagement through its "Small Learning Communities" model, which aims to provide a more personalized educational experience. The school features a robust athletic program and multiple student organizations, fostering a sense of school spirit and community involvement. Situated near the Port of Long Beach, the school often integrates its unique geographical location into its curriculum, providing students with opportunities to explore maritime, trade, and logistics-based career interests alongside traditional academic subjects.
1,786
Total Students
85.6
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cabrillo High
Demographic Student Count
White22
Hispanic1,352
Black164
Asian190
Two or More28
American Indian1
Pacific Islander28
  • Hispanic
    1,352 (75.7 %)
  • Asian
    190 (10.6 %)
  • Black
    164 (9.2 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    28 (1.6 %)
  • White
    22 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Long Beach Unified
Phone: (562)951-7700
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 85.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,131
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 72
Grades Taught
Grade 9 431
Grade 10 477
Grade 11 456
Grade 12 422

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cabrillo High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9431
Grade 10477
Grade 11456
Grade 12422
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cabrillo High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female84347.2%
Male94252.7%
Not Specified10.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)