El Cerrito High School is a four-year public high school in the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Serving 1,460 students in grades 9-12, El Cerrito High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Cerrito High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
El Cerrito High School's student population of 1,460 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1941
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Cerrito High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Cerrito High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3721 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gauchos (gauchos In Spanish)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Cerrito High School's ranking?
El Cerrito High School is ranked #3721 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Cerrito High School often compared to?
El Cerrito High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albany High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Cerrito High School?
The graduation rate of El Cerrito High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Cerrito High School?
1,460 students attend El Cerrito High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of El Cerrito High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Cerrito High School?
El Cerrito High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Cerrito High School offer ?
El Cerrito High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Cerrito High School part of?
El Cerrito High School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is Javonte. Excuse me, I needs to stay in ECHS. Whatever I do I want to ride the amtrak to bart arrive walk up to El Cerrito HS, and I commute to ECHS also. I forever live in Elk Grove now, and I hates new school name is Monterey Trail High School in Elk Grove. I won't wanna go to MTHS no anymore! Please ECHS office & principals.
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