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Long Beach Unified


At a glance
606thof 1,543 California districts▲ 39
Better than 60% of California districts
1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810-1839
·(562) 997-8000·All California district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 60.7% of districts
82
Schools
62,255
Students
9
5-star schools
Top rankedCalifornia Academy of Mathematics and Science4th of 2,162 California high schools
Biggest riser
Chavez Elementary up 715 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Avalon K-12 17.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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1★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
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.

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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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