B+
Above Average
79/100

El Cerrito High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 540 Ashbury Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 48% · Math 31% proficient · 62nd percentile in California
Graduation
B
89% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
1,476
Students
enrolled
22.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%62/100reading 54th percentile, math 70th percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%64/10089% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency48% (+0 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−6 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate89% (+13 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%52%reading +11 pts, math +9 pts76th percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -21 pts, math -10 pts15th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%17%reading -14 pts, math -4 pts35th percentile (list)
Asian52%37%reading -26 pts, math -29 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income27%12%reading -18 pts, math -10 pts27th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 540 Ashbury Ave.
City El Cerrito
ZIP Code 94530
District 0632550
NCES School ID 063255005022
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 94530

Understanding the community around El Cerrito High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $119,761
Per Capita Income $66,901
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 57.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.3%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,046,500
Median Rent $2,334
Owner-Occupied 56.1%
Renter-Occupied 43.9%
View full data for ZIP 94530 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for El Cerrito High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 30.2%
White 28.9%
Black 17.0%
Asian 16.2%
Two or More Races 5.9%
Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,476
Teachers (FTE) 66.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for El Cerrito High?
El Cerrito High has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend El Cerrito High?
El Cerrito High has 1,476 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1.
What grades does El Cerrito High serve?
El Cerrito High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does El Cerrito High receive per student?
El Cerrito High receives $20,722 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around El Cerrito High in 94530 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,147,359
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,717
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
43.9%

Other Schools in 94530

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026