How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Discovery Charter District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chula Vista, California | Long Beach, California |
| Total Enrollment | 982 | 65,554 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 82 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.6:1 | 23.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Discovery Charter District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | N/A | $16,028 |
| Federal Revenue | N/A | 15.4% |
| State Revenue | N/A | 60.1% |
| Local Revenue | N/A | 24.5% |
Long Beach Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Discovery Charter District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.1% | 11.8% |
| African American | 2.2% | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.9% | 58.9% |
| Asian | 13.2% | 10.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.4% | 51.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Discovery Charter District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 191 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 12 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 278.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.7% | 41.8% |
School Types
Discovery 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.