Long Beach Unified


Summary:

The Long Beach Unified school district serves a diverse community with 82 schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels, including several specialized academies and one K-12 campus on Catalina Island.

Academic performance varies widely across the district, with standout schools like the California Academy of Mathematics and Science and Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science ranking among the very best in the state, while other schools, such as Reid High and Edison Elementary, face significant challenges. The district's K-8 model, exemplified by Newcomb Academy and Cubberley K-8, shows particular promise for student success.

Key challenges for the district include a chronic absenteeism rate significantly higher than the state average and mathematics proficiency lagging behind English language arts. While per-student spending varies greatly, it does not always correlate with performance, suggesting that how resources are used is critical. Overall, the district offers both exceptional opportunities and areas in need of support, with middle schools showing the widest variation in outcomes.

District Detail

 1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810-1839

 (562) 997-8000

SchoolDigger Rank:
606th of 1543 California districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 62,255

Primary Schools: 53
Middle Schools: 15
High Schools: 13
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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