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Cabrillo Unified School District

498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-1636
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,644 students in Cabrillo Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cabrillo Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,644 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cabrillo Unified School District, which is ranked #883 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#871 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
33%
44%
47%
32%
29%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
52%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
40%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,646 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,048 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,646
$19,974
Spending / Student
$21,048
$18,396

Best Cabrillo Unified School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kings Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
211 Swett Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 712-7180
Grades: K-5
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Farallone View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 Laconte And Kanoff
Montara, CA 94037
(650) 712-7170
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7224
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Half Moon Bay High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Lewis Foster Dr.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #55.
El Granada Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Santiago St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7150
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Church St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7190
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Rank: #77.
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
490 Miramontes Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7160
Grades: K-5
| 541 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cabrillo Unified School District?
Cabrillo Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,644 students.
What is the rank of Cabrillo Unified School District?
Cabrillo Unified School District is ranked #883 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cabrillo Unified School District?
52% of Cabrillo Unified School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cabrillo Unified School District?
Cabrillo Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cabrillo Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,048 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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