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Wilson High

High School · Long Beach Unified · Long Beach, CA

A Long Beach Unified high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4400 East Tenth St., Long Beach, CA 90804

  • Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation50.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.1:1
District spending per student$18,539
Chronic Absenteeism33.4%

Students at Wilson High score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wilson High 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 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 78Very 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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
50.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·34 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Empowering Minds in Truth AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.4 mi26Compare →
Richard D. Browning HighEnrollment path unverified5.49–121.5 mi326Compare →
Eunice Sato Academy of Math & ScienceEnrollment path unverified8.59–122.0 mi502Compare →
Reid HighEnrollment path unverified5.911–122.0 mi113Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Long Beach Unified

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#55 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

Wilson High is listed in Long Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilson High

Wilson High is a public high school in Long Beach, CA, part of Long Beach Unified, serving approximately 3,452 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,863 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilson High

What grades does Wilson High serve?

Wilson High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wilson High?

Wilson High has an enrollment of approximately 3,452 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson High?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilson High is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilson High rank in CA?

Wilson High ranks #5,863 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Wilson High's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Wilson High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wilson High a charter school?

No, Wilson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilson High a Title I school?

No, Wilson High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson High?

55.1% of students at Wilson 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
3,452
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
143
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.4%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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