For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,644 students in Cabrillo Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Cabrillo Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,644 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Cabrillo Unified School District, which is ranked #883 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#871 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,383 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
56%
# Black Students
9 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,054 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
40%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
251
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
170
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
154
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
171
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
163
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
186
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
216
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
259
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
253
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
300
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,646 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,048 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,646
$19,974
Spending / Student
$21,048
$18,396
Best Cabrillo Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kings Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 Swett Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 712-7180
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 712-7180
Grades: K-5
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Farallone View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Laconte And Kanoff
Montara, CA 94037
(650) 712-7170
Montara, CA 94037
(650) 712-7170
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7224
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7224
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Half Moon Bay High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Lewis Foster Dr.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7200
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #55.
El Granada Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Santiago St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7150
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7150
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Church St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7190
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7190
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Rank: #77.
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
490 Miramontes Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7160
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7160
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cabrillo Unified School District?
Cabrillo Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,644 students.
What is the rank of Cabrillo Unified School District?
Cabrillo Unified School District is ranked #883 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cabrillo Unified School District?
52% of Cabrillo Unified School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cabrillo Unified School District?
Cabrillo Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cabrillo Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,048 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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