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We the People High
High School · We the People High District · Long Beach, CA
A charter high school in Long Beach, CA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1635 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90813
- Reading 36% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at We the People High score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where We the People High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 71Very 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
We the People High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $30,316NCES 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.
We the People High is listed in We the People High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About We the People High
We the People High is a public high school in Long Beach, CA, part of We the People High District, serving approximately 46 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,364 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about We the People High
What grades does We the People High serve?
We the People High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend We the People High?
We the People High has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at We the People High?
The student-teacher ratio at We the People High is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does We the People High rank in CA?
We the People High ranks #6,364 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is We the People High's MySchoolScout rating?
We the People High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 We the People High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, We the People High has 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is We the People High a charter school?
Yes, We the People High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is We the People High a Title I school?
No, We the People High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for We the People High?
80.4% of students at We the People 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
- 46
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.1%
- Phone
- (562) 533-4862
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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