Long Beach Polytechnic High School

Long Beach Polytechnic High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1600 Atlantic Ave,  Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Unified School District
4.1
4.6
4,083 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Victor Jarels
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
167
Full Time Teachers
167
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
31
AP Pass Rate
59%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9.7%
State Average
19.4%
Science
5.8%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
444:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Hispanic
55.5%
Black
14.5%
Asian
12.7%
White
5.8%
Two or more races
5.6%
Filipino
4.1%
Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#34 Best HS For Athletes in California
#72 Most Diverse Public HS in California
#102 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Long Beach 1,182 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 1,032 Students
University of California - Irvine 738 Students
University of California - Berkeley 735 Students
University of California - San Diego 621 Students
University of Southern California 591 Students
Long Beach City College 570 Students
San Diego State University 480 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 466 Students
San Francisco State University 387 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 348 Students
Psychology 316 Students
Biology 284 Students
Nursing 234 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 158 Students
Computer Science 132 Students
Political Science and Government 128 Students
Marketing 104 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 94 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 86 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 952 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/31/2025
The best part of the long Poly experinece in the evenys, diversity, and love that is throught the teacher and leaders of the school. The worst part is that poly is in the iddle of gan, we have had bunches of problem that has started with gang or people who affilated with violates .
5.0 Senior
11/6/2025
My experience at Long Beach Poly high will always be pleasant. I lived in Long Beach nearly my whole life and it was always Poly. Poly was the soul solution for being the best version of yourself.
3.0 Senior
9/13/2025
Poly high school is a good high-school. It's not the best though. The school lunch is never enough for every student because it's 7000 students here. So if you don't want to get good lunch make sure you come to Poly!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 12 Reviews
5.0 student
12/3/2025
Long Beach Poly is the pride and joy of Long Beach. It is a school that encourages the creativity and growth of its diverse student body from many different backgrounds. All teachers in every pathway are among the best you will ever find. From supporting nearly 4,100 students, all teachers are incre...
5.0 parent
1/2/2020
Great school all around. Exceptional academics. Exceptional sports and arts. One of the best high schools in California.
5.0 other
2/21/2018
Long Beach Poly is hands down the best high school! I loved it, one of the best choices I ever made in my life.
5.0 parent
12/4/2017
My experience has been great at Poly, my son is a Senior and he is in the PACE program, he had great teachers through all the years.

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Long Beach Polytechnic High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Long Beach, CA and is served by the Long Beach Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 4,083 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Long Beach Polytechnic High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $723,157. Discover additional schools in the area, like Educational Partnership High School, Browning High School, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School, and more. Learn more about what Long Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Long Beach Polytechnic High School.

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