How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, California | Long Beach, California |
| Total Enrollment | 521 | 65,554 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 82 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.7:1 | 24.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,175 | $19,558 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.4% | 15.4% |
| State Revenue | 55.7% | 60.1% |
| Local Revenue | 31.0% | 24.5% |
Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy District
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Long Beach Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.0% | 11.8% |
| African American | 17.4% | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81.0% | 58.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 10.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.1% | 51.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 191 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 12 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 138.8:1 | 564.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.3% | 43.3% |
School Types
Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Long Beach Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.