How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Connecting Waters Charter District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waterford, California | Long Beach, California |
| Total Enrollment | 762 | 65,554 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 82 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 24.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Connecting Waters Charter District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,654 | $19,558 |
| Federal Revenue | 0.8% | 15.4% |
| State Revenue | 80.5% | 60.1% |
| Local Revenue | 18.7% | 24.5% |
Connecting Waters Charter District
Federal State Local
Long Beach Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Connecting Waters Charter District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.9% | 11.8% |
| African American | 1.8% | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.1% | 58.9% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 10.5% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.5% | 51.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Connecting Waters Charter District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 191 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 12 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 517.3:1 | 564.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 1.2% | 43.3% |
School Types
Connecting Waters Charter 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.