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El Cerrito High

West Contra Costa Unified · Contra Costa County · 540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530-3299

(510) 231-1437

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5/10
#625
Rank 625 out of 1,227
Top 51%
English Language Arts4/10 · #810 · 34th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #597 · 51st percentile
Science8/10 · #383 · 70th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

El Cerrito High sits in one of the East Bay's most politically engaged and culturally diverse communities, where tree-lined streets meet easy BART access to Berkeley and San Francisco. The school punches above its weight in science, and families who value a genuinely multicultural environment over a hyper-competitive atmosphere tend to feel right at home here. It's a solid choice for students who want real-world diversity as part of their high school experience, all within a walkable, community-minded city that takes pride in its progressive roots.

Student Demographics

315 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
95 (30%)
White
93 (30%)
African American
52 (17%)
Asian
51 (16%)
Multiple Races
18 (6%)
Filipino
7 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners49 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged138 (44%)
Students with Disabilities40 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,460
Enrollment
62.4
Teachers (FTE)
23.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.9
Administrators (FTE)
29.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

92.6%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.

12
AP Courses
offered
30.5%
AP Participation
of students
464
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Gaucho · CIF North Coast Section

26
varsity sports
10 boys
12 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 Programs10/10 · #189 · 92nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found