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High SchoolsGrades 9-12

Ernest S. McBride, Sr. High

Long Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 7025 East Parkcrest Street, Long Beach, CA 90808-2319

(562) 425-3539

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9/10
#165
Rank 165 out of 1,227
Top 13%
English Language Arts10/10 · #120 · 90th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #170 · 86th percentile
Science8/10 · #320 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

McBride High sits in one of Long Beach's more established residential neighborhoods, where tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community set the tone for the school itself. Families drawn to solid academics without the pressure-cooker intensity of some LA-area schools tend to feel right at home here — the school performs especially well in English and math, placing it comfortably among California's top tier. Long Beach itself strikes a nice balance between a real city and a livable, beach-adjacent community, and McBride reflects that grounded, unpretentious character well.

Student Demographics

165 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
90 (55%)
White
36 (22%)
African American
12 (7%)
Asian
11 (7%)
Multiple Races
9 (5%)
Filipino
6 (4%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners6 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged60 (36%)
Students with Disabilities15 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

682
Enrollment
28.9
Teachers (FTE)
23.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
28
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

98.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

14
AP Courses
offered
64.5%
AP Participation
of students
477
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #323 · 85th percentile

227 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found