Excellent
#1234 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
EL Rancho High
High School · EL Rancho Unified · Pico Rivera, CA
An EL Rancho Unified high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6501 South Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, CA 90660
- Math 27% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at EL Rancho High score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 47% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Rancho High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pico Rivera), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,956
Median home value
$621,400
Median rent
$1,775/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Salazar ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Pioneer HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,072 | Compare → |
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| Armenian Mesrobian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 235 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
EL Rancho Unified
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Rancho High is listed in El Rancho Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Rancho High
EL Rancho High is a public high school in Pico Rivera, CA, part of EL Rancho Unified, serving approximately 2,104 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,234 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Rancho High
What grades does EL Rancho High serve?
EL Rancho High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend EL Rancho High?
EL Rancho High has an enrollment of approximately 2,104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Rancho High?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Rancho High is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Rancho High rank in CA?
EL Rancho High ranks #1,234 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is EL Rancho High's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Rancho High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at EL Rancho High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Rancho High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is EL Rancho High a charter school?
No, EL Rancho High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Rancho High a Title I school?
No, EL Rancho High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Rancho High?
78.7% of students at EL Rancho High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (562) 801-7500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90660)
- 60,821
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90660; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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