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El Cerrito High School

540 Ashbury Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,522 students in grades 9-12, El Cerrito High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

El Cerrito High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
El Cerrito High School's student population of 1,522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,522 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
El Cerrito High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Cerrito High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3599 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of El Cerrito High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of El Cerrito High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of El Cerrito High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of El Cerrito High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in El Cerrito High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Asian
17%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in El Cerrito High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in El Cerrito High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in El Cerrito High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
29%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in El Cerrito High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in El Cerrito High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in El Cerrito High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in El Cerrito High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of El Cerrito High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of El Cerrito High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in El Cerrito High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in El Cerrito High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Cerrito High School's ranking?
El Cerrito High School is ranked #3599 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Cerrito High School often compared to?
El Cerrito High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albany High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Cerrito High School?
The graduation rate of El Cerrito High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Cerrito High School?
1,522 students attend El Cerrito High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of El Cerrito High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Cerrito High School?
El Cerrito High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does El Cerrito High School offer ?
El Cerrito High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Cerrito High School part of?
El Cerrito High School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.

School Reviews
1   3/27/2020
This place removing BLOWS, lol. IT's the district's fault. The teachers work hard and try their best.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Shhh
5   10/17/2011
This is Javonte. Excuse me, I needs to stay in ECHS. Whatever I do I want to ride the amtrak to bart arrive walk up to El Cerrito HS, and I commute to ECHS also. I forever live in Elk Grove now, and I hates new school name is Monterey Trail High School in Elk Grove. I won't wanna go to MTHS no anymore! Please ECHS office & principals.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - coolb

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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