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#7508 of 9,539 schools in CA

College Bridge Academy

High School · College Bridge Academy District · Long Beach, CA

A charter high school in Long Beach, CA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3635 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807

  • Math 4% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 37.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-0.31 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-23.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-34 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate37%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$23,600
Chronic Absenteeism77.7%

Students at College Bridge Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency4%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 13% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
4%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where College Bridge Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 57Good Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,186/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,079

Median home value

$832,200

Median rent

$1,892/mo

College educated

45.2%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Pacific Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–120.8 mi115Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

College Bridge Academy District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$23,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

College Bridge Academy is listed in College Bridge Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About College Bridge Academy

College Bridge Academy is a public high school in Long Beach, CA, part of College Bridge Academy District, serving approximately 251 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,508 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about College Bridge Academy

What grades does College Bridge Academy serve?

College Bridge Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend College Bridge Academy?

College Bridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at College Bridge Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at College Bridge Academy is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does College Bridge Academy rank in CA?

College Bridge Academy ranks #7,508 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is College Bridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

College Bridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at College Bridge Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, College Bridge Academy has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is College Bridge Academy a charter school?

Yes, College Bridge Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is College Bridge Academy a Title I school?

No, College Bridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for College Bridge Academy?

97.6% of students at College Bridge Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
77.7%
4-Year Graduation
37.0%
Area population (ZIP 90807)
33,320
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
41.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90807; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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