Serving 1,682 students in grades 9-12, Gahr (Richard) High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gahr (Richard) High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gahr (Richard) High School's student population of 1,682 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gahr (Richard) High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gahr (Richard) High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1706 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
12%
Hispanic
53%
55%
Black
13%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gahr (Richard) High School's ranking?
Gahr (Richard) High School is ranked #1706 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gahr (Richard) High School often compared to?
Gahr (Richard) High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cerritos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gahr (Richard) High School?
The graduation rate of Gahr (Richard) High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gahr (Richard) High School?
1,682 students attend Gahr (Richard) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Gahr (Richard) High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gahr (Richard) High School?
Gahr (Richard) High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gahr (Richard) High School offer ?
Gahr (Richard) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gahr (Richard) High School part of?
Gahr (Richard) High School is part of ABC Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 1/8/2021
Very diverse, supporting, and academically sufficient high school.
5 4/16/2018
Good school
2 9/6/2010
The faculty at this administration are absolutely horrendous. None of the employees seem to care at all for the students, and when asked for assistance, they give you a an attitude as if it wasn't their job to help others sucdeed, all they care about are their own paychecks, and in my opinion, nearly all of the staff and teachers are corrupt scum. This is a disgusting embarrassment of a high school, and the students DESERVE much more.
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