For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,936 students in Cerritos, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Cerritos, CA are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Cerritos High School and Gahr (Richard) High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerritos, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cerritos have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
Cerritos, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gahr (Richard) High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cerritos, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Gr: 7-12 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Cerritos High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12500 East 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
Gr: 9-12 | 2,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Gahr (Richard) High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11111 Artesia Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7730
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Abc Secondary (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7770
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7770
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Tracy (Wilbur) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7760
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7760
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Cerritos, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Gr: 7-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cerritos, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cerritos, CA include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Cerritos High School and Gahr (Richard) High School. Cerritos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Cerritos?
5 public high schools are located in Cerritos.
What is the racial composition of students in Cerritos?
Cerritos public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cerritos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cerritos include: Gahr (Richard) High School vs. Cerritos High School, Cerritos High School vs. Gahr (Richard) High School
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