The teachers and staff do whatever they can for their students and try bringing out the best in them.
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Posted by a other on 10/04/09
The nicest thing about this school is how so many generations in the community support it. Alumni come back; and want to make a difference. Our principal is an alumni.
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Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
The school does well despite severe budget challenges. Very diverse, solid teachers, a friendly accessible place for students and teachers. The block scheduling is a bonus to teachers and students who both need and enjoy a longer class period to absorb the material.
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
My two chikdren transferred from private school this year. One is a freshman, the other a junior. I was pleasently surprised by the culture of the school and its course offerings. I have been told that there has been a lot of improvement within the past two years. Math and the newer English teachers
... Read more are great. The art and yearbook teacher is also very good. Electives are strong Despite very serious budget cuts, the principal has managed to keep programs intact and school safety is great. One concern is that the district will be closing schools soon. I am not sure how that will affect El Cerrito. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/15/08
I had two children attend ECHS Class of 2006 and 2008 and a third to start in the fall of 2009. I am hoping the Admin will improve the school. One of my children did not graduate because her Junior high counselor inrolled in AVID classes and the high school counselor didn't catch the error until I
... Read more questioned them. Unfortunately it was too late. With my son he was suspended for going to the bathroom and not allowed to attend the junior ball. To my dismay I heard that they allowed students who were suspended for real issue attend. What made the matte worse is they would not refund my the cost of the ticket. What I do like is the block system where the student take 4 classes one semester and 3 the next. This allows the students time to focus on two core subjects at a time. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/15/08
My older daughter graduated from ECHS last year and my younger one attends now. They have had many excellent, caring, inspiring teachers there, especially in History, English, and math. There is a lot of school spirit among the kids and it is truly a diverse group. The dance program is outstanding.
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Posted by a parent on 03/22/08
The current principal is doing amazing things for this school. Although on the surface ec may seem like a typical 'urban' public high school, it has excellent teachers who truly care about making a difference. The discipline could be better, but only if you get put into regular (not honors/ap) classes.
... Read more The extracurricular activities are wonderful, especially the music program. The one thing that makes it come together is diversity. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/03/07
Both my children graduated in 2005 and 2002 and both are attending UCLA and UCSD. This is a great school, not to be undermined. Great for diversity, great teachers who care. Despite school district struggles, the staff has a great soul and great skills to boot. Very supportive parent/community too.
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/06
I am very pleased with ECHS because my daughter received a good high school education from it and she is going to a UC. Her school counselor and her college counselor gave her guidance and confidence that she needed to succeed. She was also in the school bands which are excellent music programs.
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Posted by a parent on 08/30/06
Though known as an urban school, I was educated here and went on to complete a graduate degree. I learned a lot about life here, in and out of the classroom. Give ECHS a try, it's a worthwhile life experience for any student.
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
El Cerrito schools — El Cerrito High School is located at 540 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito CA 94530. 540 Ashbury Ave is in the 94530 ZIP code in El Cerrito, CA The school district for El Cerrito High School is the West Contra Costa Usd. El Cerrito High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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