For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,832 students in 90703, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 90703, CA are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Cerritos High School and Gahr (Richard) High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90703 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90703, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90703 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gahr (Richard) High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90703, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Gr: 7-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Cerritos High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12500 East 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
Gr: 9-12 | 1,996 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Gahr (Richard) High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11111 Artesia Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7730
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Abc Secondary (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7770
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7770
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Tracy (Wilbur) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7760
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7760
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 90703, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 90703, CA include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Cerritos High School and Gahr (Richard) High School.
How many public high schools are located in 90703?
5 public high schools are located in 90703.
What is the racial composition of students in 90703?
90703 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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