Gahr (Richard) High

www.gahrhs.us

1,631 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Richard Gahr High School, located in Cerritos, California, is a prominent public secondary school within the ABC Unified School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school has built a strong reputation for academic excellence and high student achievement, frequently ranking among the top schools in the region. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous college-preparatory programs, and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Gahr High is perhaps most widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its world-class performing arts department. The school’s competitive marching band and color guard have earned national acclaim, frequently performing at prestigious events like the Tournament of Roses Parade. In addition to the arts, the school maintains a competitive athletics program and numerous student-led clubs, fostering a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes community involvement, leadership, and school spirit.

1,631

Total Students

72.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gahr (Richard) High
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	890
Black	187
Asian	374
Two or More	86
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
890 (54.6%)
Asian
374 (23.0%)
Black
187 (11.5%)
White
86 (5.3%)
Two or More
86 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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)229-7730
Website:	http://www.gahrhs.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	747
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	251

* 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 9 456

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 385

Grade 12 399