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#3494 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 37% in state

Renaissance High School for the Arts

High School · Long Beach Unified · Long Beach, CA

A Long Beach Unified high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

235 East 8th St., Long Beach, CA 90813

  • Math 12% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation30.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$18,539
Chronic Absenteeism37.7%

Students at Renaissance High School for the Arts score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Renaissance High School for the Arts 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 96Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 73Excellent Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • 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

$50,302

Median home value

$543,700

Median rent

$1,578/mo

College educated

15.9%

Homeownership

15%

Poverty rate

24.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
30.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
First Baptist Church SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–120.2 mi107Compare →
St Anthony High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5private9–120.5 mi433Compare →
Clear Passage Educational CenterCharter · enrollment unverified7.29–120.7 mi65Compare →
Intellectual Virtues AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.69–120.8 mi92Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Long Beach Unified

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#33 of 82
District spending per student
$18,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Renaissance High School for the Arts is listed in Long Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Renaissance High School for the Arts

Renaissance High School for the Arts is a public high school in Long Beach, CA, part of Long Beach Unified, serving approximately 393 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,494 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Renaissance High School for the Arts

What grades does Renaissance High School for the Arts serve?

Renaissance High School for the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Renaissance High School for the Arts?

Renaissance High School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School for the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance High School for the Arts is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Renaissance High School for the Arts rank in CA?

Renaissance High School for the Arts ranks #3,494 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Renaissance High School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Renaissance High School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Renaissance High School for the Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance High School for the Arts has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Renaissance High School for the Arts a charter school?

No, Renaissance High School for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Renaissance High School for the Arts a Title I school?

No, Renaissance High School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance High School for the Arts?

62.8% of students at Renaissance High School for the Arts 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
393
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 90813)
51,689
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
33.5
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 90813; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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