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High SchoolsGrades 9-12

Richard D. Browning High

Long Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 2120 Obispo Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90804

(562) 997-1700

1/10
#1132
Rank 1132 out of 1,227
Top 92%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1091 · 11th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1085 · 12th percentile
Science1/10 · #1253 · 3rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Richard D. Browning High is a continuation high school in Long Beach that serves students who need an alternative path to graduation, and the school's low academic percentiles reflect that specialized mission rather than a lack of effort or care. Long Beach itself is a diverse, working-class coastal city with a strong sense of community pride, and families navigating challenging circumstances often find that schools like Browning offer a more flexible and supportive environment than a traditional high school setting. For students who need a second chance or a different structure to earn their diploma, this kind of school can be exactly the right fit.

Student Demographics

70 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
35 (50%)
African American
18 (26%)
Multiple Races
9 (13%)
Asian
6 (9%)
White
4 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners11 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged53 (76%)
Students with Disabilities14 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

340
Enrollment
18.2
Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

88.2%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.

8
AP Courses
offered
33.2%
AP Participation
of students
107
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 Programs10/10 · #178 · 92nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found