Gahr High School

Gahr High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11111 Artesia Blvd,  Cerritos, CA
ABC Unified School District
3.8
3.5
1,828 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Crechena Wise
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
55%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
8.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
380:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
53.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
23.6%
Black
13.1%
White
6%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#27 Best Magnet HS in California
#37 Niche Standout HS in California
#107 Most Diverse Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Long Beach 631 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 555 Students
University of California - Irvine 547 Students
University of California - San Diego 397 Students
California State University, Fullerton 341 Students
University of California - Berkeley 334 Students
University of Southern California 310 Students
Cerritos College 276 Students
San Diego State University 263 Students
University of California - Davis 244 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 184 Students
Psychology 184 Students
Nursing 169 Students
Computer Science 112 Students
Biology 109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 81 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 55 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 52 Students
Criminology 45 Students
Chemistry 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 392 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/19/2024
Being a senior band student has been one of the best experiences. I love to play music and everyday I feel like I am more prepared for college and life after high school.
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Honestly the school is good. Theres lots of resources and you can meet a good group of people. I had an average experience nothing really too good or bad either way.
3.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Friends were fun. The school was eh. Teachers varied. mostly bad. the events were hardly any fun if there wasnt friends. Lots of drama. Days felt repetitive
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 11 Reviews
1.0 other
4/15/2025
As a student at Ghar Highschool I can explain my side of what I've seen throughout the school years, I've seen lots of kids saying the n-word with hard r more then I could possibly count, there has been slapping, fights, and anything else you can think in this school, quite frankly it's depressing a...
1.0 parent
8/23/2022
This school is terrible. They are disorganized and honestly, they do not care in any way about these kids. There is absolutely no one really doing their job in that school. The worst attitude I have ever seen towards parents and students. I have been witnessed to horrible accidents to students in ca...
5.0 student
4/30/2019
In conclusion, with a wide selection of courses (BTL/ESL/ROP/ATA/CP/Honors/PLTW/APs), friendly environment, mostly decent to great teachers or staffs, diverse student groups, moderate academic rigorousness, and innovative programs offered to assist students and prepare them for colleges. Why not Gah...
4.0 student
12/21/2018
I would rate this school a 7/10. I wish they prepared us more for college/SATs because I was an honors/AP student and didn’t know what UC and CAL States were and the differences until second semester of junior year. The school spirit could’ve been better as well. In terms of teachers most of them we...

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Gahr High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cerritos, CA, in the Cerritos neighborhood, and is served by the ABC Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,828 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Gahr High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $1,179,842. Discover additional schools in the area, like Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy, Cerritos High School, Tracy High School, and more. Learn more about what Cerritos has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gahr High School.

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