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El Cerrito High School
  • Public
  • EL CERRITO, CA
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Public School
West Contra Costa Unified School District
El Cerrito High School
#15 in Niche Standout High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • EL CERRITO, CA
  • 296 reviews
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    Academics at El Cerrito High School

    Academics
    B+
    Based on SAT/ACT scores, colleges students are interested in, and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
    Average Graduation Rate
    89%

    State Test Scores

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    48%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    31%

    AP and College Prep Courses

    AP Exam Pass Rate
    42%
    AP Enrollment
    36%
    AP Math Enrollment
    High
    AP Science Enrollment
    Very High
    Number of AP Courses Offered
    15
    AP Other Enrollment
    Very High
    Advanced Math Enrollment
    Very High
    IB Program Offered
    No

    SAT and ACT Test Scores

    Average SAT
    1220
    276 responses
    Math
    610
    Verbal
    610
    Average ACT
    28
    72 responses
    Math
    27
    Reading
    30
    English
    29
    Science
    27
    Test Prep Options
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    Colleges Students Are Considering

    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    What Students Want to Study

    Popular Majors

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

    • Business
      137 Students
    • Psychology
      132 Students
    • Computer Science
      106 Students
    • Biology
      102 Students
    • Nursing
      86 Students
    • Pre-Medicine Studies
      61 Students
    • Political Science and Government
      48 Students
    • Sociology
      41 Students
    • Communications
      36 Students
    • Economics
      36 Students

    What Students Say

    Poll
    How challenging are academics at this school?
    Based on 57 responses
    • This school is nationally recognized.
      2%
    • This school is the best in the area.
      37%
    • Probably like most other schools.
      56%
    • This school doesn't challenge anyone.
      5%
    Poll
    How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
    Based on 39 responses
    • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
      18%
    • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
      51%
    • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
      31%
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