El Rancho High

6501 S. Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660

www.erusd.org

2,244 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

El Rancho High School, located in Pico Rivera, California, serves as a cornerstone of the El Rancho Unified School District. As a large public high school, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and elective programs. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement through its diverse array of athletics, arts, and student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic offerings, El Rancho High School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Pico Rivera community. The campus prides itself on its "Dons" spirit and tradition, focusing on inclusivity and student wellness. By providing a wide range of support services—such as counseling, tutoring, and college-readiness programs—the school strives to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have the resources necessary to graduate and pursue their long-term career or academic goals.

2,244

Total Students

91.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Rancho High
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	2,178
Black	8
Asian	24
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
2,178 (97.1 %)
Asian
24 (1.1 %)
White
23 (1.0 %)
Black
8 (0.4 %)
Two or More
7 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.0 %)

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:	El Rancho Unified
Phone:	(562)801-7500
Website:	http://www.erusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	317

* 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 9 571

Grade 10 604

Grade 11 534

Grade 12 535