For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,936 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 1,018 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,083 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,590 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
90703, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
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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