El Camino High School is a four-year American public high school in South San Francisco, California. It is located directly across from the South San Francisco BART Station. It is part of the South San Francisco Unified School District.
Serving 1,088 students in grades 9-12, El Camino High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,088 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Camino High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
El Camino High School's student population of 1,088 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,088 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1961
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
El Camino - Preparing Students for College and Career
School Mascot
Colts
School Rankings
El Camino High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Camino High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2727 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
48%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Colts
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Camino High School's ranking?
El Camino High School is ranked #2727 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Camino High School often compared to?
El Camino High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South San Francisco High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Camino High School?
The graduation rate of El Camino High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Camino High School?
1,088 students attend El Camino High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of El Camino High School students are Asian, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Camino High School?
El Camino High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Camino High School offer ?
El Camino High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Camino High School part of?
El Camino High School is part of South San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is El Camino High School located?
El Camino High School is located in the Sunshine Gardens neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Sunshine Gardens.
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