Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School

Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
4110 Santa Fe Ave,  Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.8
4.5
710 Students
B
Niche Grade
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School is a public middle and high school in the Los Angeles Unified School District serving Grades 6 through 12. Located at 4110 Santa Fe Avenue in the city of Long Beach, Rancho Dominguez Preparatory serves the cities of Long Beach, Wilmington, Los Angeles and Carson. The school was formed in 2011 to relieve overcrowding in the surrounding areas and offer quality education in smaller classroom settings. Rancho Dominguez Preparatory offers a STEM program and Advanced Placement courses in math and science. With engaging teachers and strong parental support, students are advancing and catching up with their peers at other schools in academic achievement. Home of the Lobos, Spanish for “wolves,” Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School offers a variety of sports, including cross country, track and field, football, volleyball, soccer and tennis. At Rancho Dominguez, students prepare for a bright future with the help of a supportive community.

School Details

Head of School
Keri Lew
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
82%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
19
Math
20
English
18
Reading
19
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
19.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
10.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
247:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Hispanic
71.3%
Black
17.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.1%
White
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.1%
Two or more races
1.1%

School Rankings

#106 Niche Standout MS 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.
University of California - Los Angeles 103 Students
California State University - Long Beach 101 Students
California State University - Dominguez Hills 69 Students
University of California - Irvine 68 Students
University of California - Berkeley 56 Students
University of Southern California 48 Students
California State University - Northridge 48 Students
San Diego State University 42 Students
University of California - San Diego 39 Students
San Francisco State University 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 31 Students
Business 25 Students
Biology 20 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Sociology 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
English 9 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 33 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/16/2024
It has been a tough few years but has all paid off with me achieving a 4.0 this past semester and already being accepted to six colleges already. It's rewarding to see the pay off of hard work be recognized.
4.0 Senior
4/1/2024
I haven't had any issues with this high school. It's been pretty good and interesting. I look forward to attending school each day.
4.0 Senior
4/29/2021
Its a small school that feels very familiar and warm, with students having better relationships with teachers and staff. The school has very solid teachers and really good college counselors who give very effective advice and make the college admission process very smooth.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
5.0 other
5/24/2023
Nobody was rude there or disrepectdul I felt truely aprecahed their
4.0 teacher
6/30/2012
This was the first year at Rancho Dominguez Prep and despite a few problems, it was a great beginning! Looking forward to ore good years.

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Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Long Beach, CA, in the Carson neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 710 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $985,783. Discover additional schools in the area, like Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School, California Academy Of Mathematics And Science, Compton STEP, and more. Learn more about what Long Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School.

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