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#6589 of 9,539 schools in CA
Richard D. Browning High
High School · Long Beach Unified · Long Beach, CA
A Long Beach Unified high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2120 Obispo Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804
- Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richard D. Browning High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 17% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard D. Browning High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$68,940
Median home value
$673,600
Median rent
$1,801/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 11–12 | 0.7 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| New Hope Academy of ChangePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Wilson HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 3,452 | Compare → |
| California Academy of Mathematics and ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 667 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Long Beach Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #64 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
Richard D. Browning High is listed in Long Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard D. Browning High
Richard D. Browning High is a public high school in Long Beach, CA, part of Long Beach Unified, serving approximately 326 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,589 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard D. Browning High
What grades does Richard D. Browning High serve?
Richard D. Browning High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richard D. Browning High?
Richard D. Browning High has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard D. Browning High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard D. Browning High is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard D. Browning High rank in CA?
Richard D. Browning High ranks #6,589 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Richard D. Browning High's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard D. Browning High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Richard D. Browning High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard D. Browning High has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Richard D. Browning High a charter school?
No, Richard D. Browning High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard D. Browning High a Title I school?
No, Richard D. Browning High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard D. Browning High?
63.8% of students at Richard D. Browning High 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
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (562) 997-1700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90804)
- 38,306
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 90804; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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