Cabrillo High

Cabrillo High School is a well-known public high school in Lompoc, California, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of four high schools in the Lompoc Unified School District and has about 1,300 students and 21 teachers for every 1,000 students. The school is known as one of the best in the area for its academics, which include a strong Advanced Placement program that 31% of students are in. The campus has a wide range of students, with 68% of them being minorities and 47% coming from low-income families. Cabrillo High School has a reading proficiency rate of 51% and a math proficiency rate of 33%. The school is in a neighborhood where the average home price is high, which draws in a lot of families. It is also one of the best schools known for its balanced approach to education. Its biggest strengths are that it gets a lot of students involved in AP classes and works hard to get them ready for college and careers, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

The Cabrillo High School Aquarium recently held its first open house of 2026. The theme was "Valentine's Day Twist," which focused on student-led research and efforts to protect marine life. This one-of-a-kind student-run facility recently won a prestigious statewide education award for having its best year ever, when it welcomed more than 10,000 visitors to its expanded 20-display exhibit floor. The campus has also improved its project-based learning options by adding the "Cal Coastal Wetlands" exhibit, which is 1,000 gallons in size and the biggest and most interactive addition in the program's history.

Q1. Are students able to look into STEM options?

Ans. Yes, ! There are science, technology, engineering, and math programs that let students learn through practical activities.

Q2. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q3. What is the goal of Cabrillo High?

Ans. Cabrillo High wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q4. How does Cabrillo High keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Q5. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.