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Gahr (Richard) High

ABC Unified · Los Angeles County · 11111 Artesia Boulevard, Cerritos, CA 90703-2533

(562) 229-7730 · www.gahrhs.us

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7/10
#374
Rank 374 out of 1,227
Top 30%
English Language Arts7/10 · #398 · 68th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #357 · 71st percentile
Science7/10 · #453 · 65th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Gahr High sits in Cerritos, one of the South Bay's most quietly overachieving suburbs — a planned community with well-kept streets, strong civic pride, and families who take education seriously. As part of the well-regarded ABC Unified district, Gahr offers solid academics across the board, landing comfortably in the top third of California high schools with particular strength in math. It's a good fit for families who want a structured, community-rooted school environment without the pressure-cooker intensity of some neighboring districts.

Student Demographics

346 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
195 (56%)
Asian
48 (14%)
African American
43 (12%)
Filipino
33 (10%)
White
21 (6%)
Multiple Races
6 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners55 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged226 (65%)
Students with Disabilities47 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,631
Enrollment
72.6
Teachers (FTE)
22.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
24.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

98.9%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.

18
AP Courses
offered
22.2%
AP Participation
of students
373
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Gladiators · CIF Southern Section

29
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BadmintonBandBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)

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 · #496 · 78th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found