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Cerritos High

ABC Unified · Los Angeles County · 12500 East 183rd Street, Cerritos, CA 90703-8450

(562) 229-7715 · www.cerritoshs.us

10/10
#79
Rank 79 out of 1,227
Top 6%
English Language Arts10/10 · #60 · 95th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #99 · 92nd percentile
Science9/10 · #141 · 89th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Cerritos High sits in one of LA County's most education-focused communities, where families have long prioritized academics and the school delivers on those expectations — ranking in the top 5% statewide with particularly strong English and math scores. The city of Cerritos itself is quiet, well-maintained, and suburban in the best sense, with good parks, diverse restaurants along South Street, and a community that takes pride in its schools. Families who are serious about college prep and want a structured, high-achieving environment without the chaos of a larger urban district will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

503 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
189 (38%)
Hispanic
153 (30%)
Filipino
77 (15%)
White
28 (6%)
Multiple Races
23 (5%)
African American
22 (4%)
Other
11 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners38 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged224 (45%)
Students with Disabilities38 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,996
Enrollment
83.4
Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
22.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

29
AP Courses
offered
44.4%
AP Participation
of students
996
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Dons · CIF Southern Section

27
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #444 · 80th percentile

165 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found