Cerritos High vs El Rancho High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cerritos High
Cerritos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,996 students
El Rancho High
Pico Rivera · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,995 students
| Measure | Cerritos High Cerritos, California | El Rancho High Pico Rivera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,343 | #725 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4140 of 16,910 | #12405 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,996 | 1,995 |
| Enrollment | 1,996 | 1,995 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 30% |
| city | Cerritos | Pico Rivera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cerritos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 34.1).
- •Cerritos High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 30%).
- •Cerritos High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 56%).
- •Cerritos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 73.9%).
- •El Rancho High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.0).
- •Cerritos High is the larger school with 1,996 students compared with 1,995.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cerritos High better than El Rancho High?
On the Success Index (US), Cerritos High ranks higher (66.6 vs 34.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cerritos High and El Rancho High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Pico Rivera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerritos High: 1,996. El Rancho High: 1,995. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerritos High and El Rancho High rank in California?
Cerritos High is 150th of 1,343 and El Rancho High is 725th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).