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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
#22 in Best Public High Schools in Contra Costa County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • EL CERRITO, CA
  • 306 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
    1230
    234 responses
    Math
    610
    Verbal
    620
    Average ACT
    29
    61 responses
    Math
    27
    Reading
    30
    English
    30
    Science
    28
    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.

    • Psychology
      140 Students
    • Business
      137 Students
    • Computer Science
      114 Students
    • Biology
      104 Students
    • Nursing
      85 Students
    • Pre-Medicine Studies
      50 Students
    • Political Science and Government
      47 Students
    • Sociology
      45 Students
    • Environmental Science
      35 Students
    • Engineering
      32 Students

    What Students Say

    Poll
    How challenging are academics at this school?
    Based on 60 responses
    • This school is nationally recognized.
      2%
    • This school is the best in the area.
      37%
    • Probably like most other schools.
      57%
    • This school doesn't challenge anyone.
      5%
    Poll
    How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
    Based on 42 responses
    • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
      19%
    • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
      48%
    • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
      33%
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