Cerritos High

www.cerritoshs.us

1,996 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cerritos High School, located in Cerritos, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the ABC Unified School District. It is widely recognized for its strong academic focus, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing schools in the region. The school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a broad array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, providing students with significant opportunities for college preparation and credit. Beyond the classroom, the school is well-known for its competitive spirit, boasting successful programs in athletics, performing arts, and various student-led extracurricular clubs.

The school's culture is defined by its commitment to student achievement and a diverse, collaborative community. With its emphasis on excellence, Cerritos High attracts high-achieving students and maintains a dedicated faculty focused on preparing graduates for success in higher education and beyond. Its campus serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the values of the surrounding area through its focus on academic discipline, social responsibility, and comprehensive student development.

1,996

Total Students

83.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cerritos High
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	596
Black	112
Asian	1,036
Two or More	102
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	6

Asian
1,036 (51.9%)
Hispanic
596 (29.9%)
White
138 (6.9%)
Black
112 (5.6%)
Two or More
102 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)

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:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7715
Website:	http://www.cerritoshs.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,996
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	592
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	268

* 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 9 480

Grade 10 446

Grade 11 529

Grade 12 541