How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Higher Learning Academy District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sacramento, California | Long Beach, California |
| Total Enrollment | 533 | 65,554 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 82 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.4:1 | 24.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Higher Learning Academy District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,186 | $19,558 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.2% | 15.4% |
| State Revenue | 70.9% | 60.1% |
| Local Revenue | 14.9% | 24.5% |
Higher Learning Academy District
Federal State Local
Long Beach Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Higher Learning Academy District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.3% | 11.8% |
| African American | 16.4% | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.7% | 58.9% |
| Asian | 19.8% | 10.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.8% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.4% | 51.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Higher Learning Academy District | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 191 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 12 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 519:1 | 564.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.9% | 43.3% |
School Types
Higher Learning 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.