The brief
The top-rated high schools in Long Beach for 2026 are Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High (8.6/10), Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science (8.5/10), and Millikan High (7.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 19 high schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Long Beach's 17 ranked high schools span a meaningful range of quality and focus, from performing arts to STEM to traditional comprehensive programs. Renaissance High School for the Arts leads the field with an 8.6/10 composite score — nearly two full points above the citywide average of 6.6/10. That gap matters when you're comparing options for your student. Six schools, or 35% of the ranked list, clear the 7/10 threshold, clustering near the top of the table. Clear Passage Educational Center, Ernest S. McBride Sr. High, Jordan High, and Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science all land between 7.5 and 7.7, making the tier just below Renaissance genuinely competitive. Use the table below to sort by the metrics that matter most to your family — whether that's academic performance, school size, or something else — and dig into the individual profiles before drawing conclusions.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 18.6
- 28.5
- 37.6
- 47.3
- 57.2
- 67.0
- 76.9
- 86.6
- 96.5
- 106.4
All 19 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.All 19
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. HighLong Beach Unifiedstudents 718student-teacher ratio 24.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 2Eunice Sato Academy of Math & ScienceLong Beach Unifiedstudents 502student-teacher ratio 23.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 3Millikan HighLong Beach Unifiedstudents 3,369student-teacher ratio 25.1:1grades 9th–12th
- 4Rancho Dominguez PreparatoryLos Angeles Unifiedstudents 707student-teacher ratio 18.1:1grades 6th–12th
- 5Clear Passage Educational CentercharterClear Passage Educational Center Districtstudents 65grades 9th–12th
- 6Renaissance High School for the ArtsLong Beach Unifiedstudents 393student-teacher ratio 18.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 7Polytechnic HighLong Beach Unifiedstudents 3,954student-teacher ratio 23.5:1grades 9th–12th
- 8Intellectual Virtues AcademycharterIntellectual Virtues Academy Districtstudents 92student-teacher ratio 18.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 9St Anthony High Schoolstudents 433student-teacher ratio 15.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 10Jordan HighLong Beach Unifiedstudents 2,207student-teacher ratio 21.0:1grades 9th–12th
- 11Valley Christian High Schoolstudents 495student-teacher ratio 16.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 12Cabrillo HighLong Beach Unifiedstudents 1,721student-teacher ratio 20.0:1grades 9th–12th
- 13Reid HighLong Beach Unifiedstudents 113student-teacher ratio 11.3:1grades 11th–12th
- 14Wilson HighLong Beach Unifiedstudents 3,452student-teacher ratio 24.1:1grades 9th–12th
- 15Educational Partnership HighLong Beach Unifiedstudents 422student-teacher ratio 20.1:1grades 9th–12th
- 16We the People HighcharterWe the People High Districtstudents 46student-teacher ratio 9.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 17Richard D. Browning HighLong Beach Unifiedstudents 326student-teacher ratio 18.1:1grades 9th–12th
- 18College Bridge AcademycharterCollege Bridge Academy Districtstudents 251student-teacher ratio 20.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 19The Education CorpscharterThe Education Corps Districtstudents 229student-teacher ratio 45.8:1grades 9th–12th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and California education department. Rankings are relative to all public high schools in California. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 19 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High
Long Beach Unified
718 students · 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 7% in California
- Academics
- 8.8
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 5.5
- 2
Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science
Long Beach Unified
502 students · 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 9% in California
- Academics
- 9.8
- Growth
- 7.4
- Environment
- 7.9
- 3
Millikan High
Long Beach Unified
3,369 students · 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 24% in California
- Academics
- 6.6
- Growth
- 9.1
- Environment
- 5.5
- 4
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory
Los Angeles Unified
707 students · 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 31% in California
- Academics
- 6.8
- Growth
- 8.7
- Environment
- 9.4
- 5
Clear Passage Educational Center
Clear Passage Educational Center District
65 students · grades 9th–12th
Top 32% in California · charter
- Academics
- 9.8
- Growth
- 9.4
- Environment
- 9.5
- 6
Renaissance High School for the Arts
Long Beach Unified
393 students · 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 37% in California
- Academics
- 7.3
- Growth
- 4.2
- Environment
- 8.0
- 7
Polytechnic High
Long Beach Unified
3,954 students · 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 39% in California
- Academics
- 6.5
- Growth
- 7.9
- Environment
- 4.5
- 8
Intellectual Virtues Academy
Intellectual Virtues Academy District
92 students · 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 44% in California · charter
- Academics
- 3.9
- Growth
- 4.6
- Environment
- 7.9
- 9
St Anthony High School
433 students · 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 41% in California
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 10
Jordan High
Long Beach Unified
2,207 students · 21.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 49% in California
- Academics
- 3.8
- Growth
- 6.7
- Environment
- 6.9
Questions
What is the best high school in Long Beach, California?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High is the top-rated high school in Long Beach with a composite score of 8.6/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many high schools are in Long Beach, California?
Long Beach has 24 high schools, including 5 charter schools. Of these, 19 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average high school rating in Long Beach?
Among 19 Long Beach high schools with a composite score, the average is 6.4/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in California).
How does MySchoolScout rate high schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within California, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in California, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Long Beach high school rankings?
Long Beach has 5 charter high schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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