operational schools · 2023–24
School district or education agency · NCES 0622500
Long Beach Unified
Long Beach, CA
Students63,966
Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.
students in linked records
federal comparable series
per student
District, state and country
How does this district compare?
State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.
MeasureDistrictCAUnited States
Academic standing2025
44th percentile42nd percentile45th percentileThis district is 2 percentile points higher than the state figure and 1 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students chronically absent2022–23
33.3%27.7%27.8%This district is 5.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Revenue per studentFY 2023
$26,034$25,614$19,509This district is $420 per student higher than the state figure and $6,525 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Spending per studentFY 2023
$18,419$18,479$15,859This district is $60 per student lower than the state figure and $2,560 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Capital outlay per studentFY 2023
$2,283$2,019$1,964This district is $264 per student higher than the state figure and $319 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Equipment spending per studentFY 2023
$42$135$336This district is $93 per student lower than the state figure and $294 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Special-education spending per studentFY 2023
$3,524$2,978$1,793This district is $546 per student higher than the state figure and $1,731 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Salaries per studentFY 2023
$10,141$9,951$8,742This district is $190 per student higher than the state figure and $1,399 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Benefits per studentFY 2023
$5,182$4,693$3,769This district is $489 per student higher than the state figure and $1,413 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023
$27,138$18,517$11,715This district is $8,621 per student higher than the state figure and $15,423 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Debt retired per studentFY 2023
$839$916$869This district is $77 per student lower than the state figure and $30 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Students per teacher2023–24
24:122:115:1This district is 2.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 9.0 students per teacher higher than the U.S. figure.
Students per counselor2023–24
449:1443:1376:1This district is 6 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 73 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.
District staff per 1,000 students2023–24
84.5108.2138.9This district is 23.7 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 54.4 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.
Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24
6.416.918.5This district is 10.5 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 12.1 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.
School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24
0.91.30.9This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.
Regular diplomas among completers2023–24
98.1%98.6%99.0%This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24
3.1%2.7%2.6%This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools
16.1%19.3%12.0%This district is 3.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools
10.9%12.5%14.0%This district is 1.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools
1.6%2.1%3.9%This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools
84.0%95.9%95.8%This district is 11.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24
-4.3%-0.6%+0.5%This district is 3.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records
54.0%57.8%50.6%This district is 3.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment
3.4%2.8%4.5%This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment
6.4%6.1%9.0%This district is 0.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment
4.9%4.5%6.7%This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment
7.8%5.7%5.1%This district is 2.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate
14.5%13.9%14.4%This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Enrollment · 2023–24
Who attends this district?
Kindergarten–grade 528,655 students
44.8%Grades 6–814,379 students
22.5%Grades 9–1220,932 students
32.7%See enrollment for every grade
Kindergarten5,638
Grade 14,379
Grade 24,624
Grade 34,573
Grade 44,565
Grade 54,876
Grade 64,734
Grade 74,768
Grade 84,877
Grade 95,068
Grade 105,191
Grade 115,134
Grade 125,539
Students by race and ethnicity
Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.
Current staffing · 2023–24
How many staff members support students?
See detailed staffing
Kindergarten teachers245.8 FTE
Elementary teachers1,515.9 FTE
Secondary teachers938.9 FTE
Elementary school counselors64.5 FTE
Secondary school counselors62.4 FTE
Instructional coordinators103.6 FTE
District administrators39 FTE
District administrative support194.8 FTE
School administrative support231 FTE
Other support staff1,179.6 FTE
Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.
High-school outcomes · 2023–24
How many students completed school or dropped out?
Regular diplomas among completers
Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12
Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.
Graduation · 2022–23
How many students graduated within four years?
Loading the district's official graduation record…
Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot
How many students may need specialized support?
Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.
16.1%Students learning English10,786 students · 83 of 83 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
10.9%Students receiving IDEA special-education services7,271 students · 83 of 83 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
1.6%Students with Section 504 plans966 students · 75 of 83 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
3.3%English learners also receiving IDEA services2,188 students · 83 of 83 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.
Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22
What did the district report about teachers and preschool?
Teacher certification comparison
U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.
Community context · 2024
How many school-age children live in poverty?
This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.
U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.
District geography · 2024–25
What area does this district cover?
NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.
Loading the official district boundary…
Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.
Comparable districts
Districts serving a similar student population
These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in CA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.
Elk Grove UnifiedSacramento, CA62,603 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Fresno UnifiedFresno, CA68,568 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Washoe County School DistrictReno, NV63,777 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Chesterfield County Public SchoolsNorth Chesterfield, VA64,132 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →State-Sponsored Charter SchoolsSparks, NV61,883 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →
Academic results · 2025
How do results differ among student groups?
White students6,230 assessments
72 out of 100Asian students3,709 assessments
66 out of 100Students not economically disadvantaged19,010 assessments
65 out of 100Fem26,044 assessments
46 out of 100Mal27,582 assessments
43 out of 100Hispanic students32,104 assessments
37 out of 100Economically disadvantaged students34,622 assessments
34 out of 100Black students6,392 assessments
28 out of 100A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.
District makeup
What kinds of schools are in the district?
School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.
District finances
How is the district funded, and how does it spend?
Sources of funds
Where the money comes from
Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.
Uses of funds
Where the money goes
Annual spending for each enrolled student.
Revenue by source: percentages and dollars
How operating money was used
People costs
Equipment, buildings and debt
Selected federal program revenue
What changed since FY 2022
FY 2022$16,028
→FY 2023$18,419
FY 2022$1,919
→FY 2023$2,283
FY 2022$20,127
→FY 2023$27,138
Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.
Attendance
How has chronic absence changed?
10,366 of 68,379 students
26,599 of 66,863 students
21,675 of 65,129 students
Specialized support and security · 2021–22
What specialized roles were reported?
Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.
Learning opportunities
What do district schools offer?
Algebra I15 reporting schools
80%
Calculus15 reporting schools
73%
Biology15 reporting schools
93%
Chemistry15 reporting schools
80%
Physics15 reporting schools
87%
Computer science15 reporting schools
80%
Advanced Placement15 reporting schools
80%
Dual enrollment15 reporting schools
60%
Gifted programs82 reporting schools
100%
International Baccalaureate15 reporting schools
7%
Athletics14 reporting schools
50%
Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.
Safety and discipline
What was reported across district schools?
2,404Out-of-school suspensions82 reporting schoolsSee schools →355In-school suspensions82 reporting schoolsSee schools →6Law-enforcement referrals82 reporting schoolsSee schools →3School-related arrests82 reporting schoolsSee schools →
Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.
Technology and safety · 2021–22
What access and incident data is available?
Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.
Six questions parents ask
What the available data says
Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.
Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?33.3% chronically absent2022–23 · 65,129 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?8 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$18,419current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?449:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →
8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.
See all sources →